Sample Management Associate
Job Title: Sample Management Associate (Pharmaceutical)
Location: Greater White Plains, NY area (commutable from the Bronx, Tarrytown, Northern NJ, Pear River/Suffern and CT)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $30 – $38 per hour
Work Model: Onsite
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Position Summary:
The Sample Management Associate is responsible for the efficient handling, organization, and disposal of clinical and non-clinical samples. This role involves utilizing software systems and Excel to manage data, resolve issues, and support research initiatives with accuracy and timeliness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support large-scale sample destruction efforts and significant sample reorganization.
- Ensure efficient storage, retrieval, and disposal of clinical and non-clinical samples.
- Assist in optimizing storage systems, including defragmentation of storage areas after sample removal.
- Perform operations in applicable software systems (e.g., LIMS, ELN) to manage specimen data.
- Use Microsoft Excel confidently, including complex formulas (with occasional support).
- Identify and resolve routine issues related to sample management processes.
- Complete high-priority and high-volume tasks accurately and on time.
- Receive clinical and non-clinical samples, ensuring accurate logging and organization (as needed).
- Fulfill clinical and non-clinical sample requests to support bioanalysis and company-wide research initiatives (as needed).
- Adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple assignments effectively.
- Maintain clear and effective verbal and written communication.
- Ensure compliance with SOPs and applicable regulations, including accurate documentation.
- Follow all laboratory safety protocols and ensure the safety of self and others.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- 2–4 years of relevant post-degree laboratory experience.
- Basic knowledge of clinical and non-clinical study protocols and specimen handling.
- Experience from clinical labs ie. Quest, LabCorp type labs, hospital labs or pharmaceutical company)
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
- Developing knowledge of LIMS software.