Sample Handling Coordinator - Research

Labcorp Drug Development Position

At Labcorp, we offer opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects with bright, interesting colleagues while building a flexible and rewarding career. We put our trust in science and in one another. This is your chance to become part of a team that helps to bring the miracles of medicine to market sooner, as Labcorp Drug Development has helped pharmaceutical and biotech companies develop one-third of all prescription medicines on the market today.

Essential Job Duties:

• Performs any combination of sample management and/or archive tasks, including labeling, receipt, transferring, tracking, inventory, archival, shipping, and disposal of samples and/or materials.
• Sample accession core tasks, including box opening, inventory/labeling, receipt/store, and pulls/returns.
• Uses tracking systems as appropriate to maintain sample and study integrity.
• Accurate protocol and relevant documentation interpretation (i.e., Sample Analysis Outline, client paperwork).
• Document and communicate discrepancies to appropriate personnel, and assists with problem solving. Assist with audit responses to QAU inspections.
• Maintain client and business confidentiality.
• Prioritize individual workloads and responsibilities.
• Contributes to a cohesive team environment.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers.
• Supports process improvement initiatives.
• Ensures adherence to company Global/Regional/Local SOP's as appropriate.
• Complies with relevant Environmental, Health and Safety at work regulations and Company Policies.
• Competent with environmental system monitor as appropriate.
• Maintains storage units.
• Ensures company procedures are followed in relation to security and access to relevant areas and data or sample integrity.
• Assist with training and development relevant to grade.
• Performs other duties as required from time to time.

Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2-years applicable work experience.
• Ability to use several software packages i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook

Special Factors:

• Weekend and public holiday work may be required.
• Flexible working hours.
• Overtime may be required.
• Lifting up to 25 kilos/50 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Trained in handling potentially hazardous chemicals, infectious substances or materials, and approved to handle radioactivity (as appropriate).
• May work with 20C, -70C and refrigerated samples.

Pay Rate: $19.00/hr

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

We encourage all to apply