Sample Specialist

Description

The Sample Specialist will perform various office, laboratory, and clinical duties within multiple departments of QPS. This position will work directly with clinical staff to process study samples as well as process samples in the PBMC laboratory. This position will also work in the QPS Logistics department to aid in sample shipments and kit production.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand the guidelines of the study protocols and laboratory manuals.
• Perform the following clinical / laboratory procedures:
  • Study sample processing
  • Urine pregnancy test
  • Urine drug test
  • Urine cotinine test
  • Other tests required by specific study protocols
• Perform the following procedures within the QPS Logistics Department:
  • IATA certification
  • Sample shipments
  • Kit production and shipping
  • Aid in sample aliquoting studies
• Label and QC specimen containers according to protocol specifications and site SOPs.
• Maintain ability to work effectively with other people including both participants and other members of the QPS team.
• Record specimen collection/processing accurately.
• Process samples according to protocol and laboratory specifications.
• Prepare biohazard material for disposal.
• Collects specimens from clinical research subjects in a timed structure.
• Prepare and label study sample tubes.
• Ensures all procedures and techniques used follow internal standard operating procedures, clinical operations procedures, study protocols and laboratory manuals.

Qualifications

• Combination of relevant education & experience that provides sufficient knowledge & skills to ensure incumbent’s success in this role, such as:
• Previous sample processing
• Previous PBMC processing
• Experience in a Regulated industry laboratory preferred

Benefits

QPS is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. QPS prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. QPS conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.