Overview
LabConnect improves lives by partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and clinical research organizations (CROs) to accelerate the development of new medicines around the world.
We are an independent, global, one-stop-shop focused on delivering Central Laboratory Services that are tailor-made, timely and flexible to meet the evolving study demands of traditional to increasingly complex trials. Additionally, we provide Functional Service Provider (FSP) Solutions, supporting our clients with scientific and technical expertise, acting as an extension of their team, coordinating all laboratory related needs, advising on strategies for lab data collection and providing end-to-end analytical and logistical solutions.

SUMMARY:

The Sample Management Assistant is responsible for handling all aspects of sample receipt and accessioning, sample storage and sample retrieval. Assist in liaising with investigator sites and / or other LabConnect personnel to ensure that the samples and data received are complete, consistent and accurate. Coordinator will work with other team members to resolve issues before escalating to management. Coordinator will ensure that all work is conducted in accordance with the ICH E6 (R2) Guidance on Good Clinical Practice, for which training will be provided.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Fluent in English.
• High School graduation required.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and database software.
• Excellent listening and verbal comprehension skills, including ability to translate client needs to team members.
• Ability to make well-thought out decisions and adapt to changing environments and requirements.
• Self-motivating and ability to work well independently as well as using a collaborative team approach.
• Ability to adhere to established timelines, processes and procedures.

• Reviews and commits digital forms and manages sample tracking/forecasting per study contract and OSD specifications.
• Provides sample tracking services for the company’s SampleGISTICS TM Services projects (SGS). The Sampling Coordinator will work closely with other staff within SGS and with the PRM department to provide operational support for SGS projects.
• Sample check-in/chain-of-custody management.
• Coordinate shipping sample specimens to (specialty) labs and sponsors and ordering necessary storage codes inclusive of generating manifests and performing mass status changes.
• Specimen storage at all temperatures, including LN2.
• Preparing reports (e.g. inventory reports, department specific reports, etc.), and all biorepository housekeeping tasks.
• Performs Form Review/Queries and resolve sample discrepancies.
• Monitors edit checks and QC forms as necessary and works with ISS/BRS on form/sample issues.