Shipping Specialist - Clinical Sample Coordinator

at  QPS LLC

The Clinical Sample Specialist I will perform various office and clinical duties to ensure clinical study samples are accounted for throughout the lifecycle of study. The Clinical Sample Specialist will ensure that all supplies for trials are ordered, inventoried, assembled (e.g. kit studies) and shipped for each clinical trial. The Clinical Sample Specialist will run efficiently and according to study protocols and contracts trials that QPS MO is contracted for “Kit Production”. This position may also prepare the clinic and required materials for the studies according to the study protocols.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent, with some experience in an environment requiring confidentiality, discretion, and attention to detail
Minimum of 1 year experience working in a fast paced, detail oriented environment preferred
Great communication skills

• Read and understand the guidelines and requirements of study protocols and laboratory manuals, paying close detail to type of tube (manufacturer, volume, etc.) needed for all specimens
• Order and account for all clinical study supplies for each study and their lifecycle
• Prepare, ship, label and QC, etc. for all studies, including kit preparation
• Maintain ability to work effectively with other people including members of the QPS local and global team and vendors
• Prepare and label tubes for screenings and study conduct
• Prepare and box specimens for shipping
• Work directly with delivery service companies (e.g. FedEx, World Courier, UPS) to ensure the shipment is scheduled/picked up based on study timelines
• Create and ensure shipping manifests ensuring Sponsor requirements are met
• Ensure shipping manifests are properly QC’ed upon completion of samples boxed for shipment
• Ensures all procedures and techniques used follow internal standard operating procedures, clinical operations procedures and study protocols
• May draft study manuals for kit production
• May assist with additional clinical functions (e.g. ordering safety labs, processing samples, assisting with vital signs, ECGs, etc.)