At BioAgilytix, we are passionate about premier science and the impact it has on our world. Our team of highly experienced scientists and professionals deliver tailored services for supporting new medicine breakthroughs with best-in-class bioanalytical services. We are tirelessly committed to our customers by being solution-oriented and deadline-driven. . . and we are growing. Our culture is fast-paced, fun and never boring. Because we work across numerous clients and drug modalities, your career can develop rapidly. You’ll gain experience with a variety of challenges all while you enable life-changing, life-saving therapeutics to the patients who need them.
In this full-time role, you are responsible for GxP-compliant management of incoming and outgoing biological samples. Our clients trust us to deliver excellence in data and bioanalysis, and this position is a foundational piece of our larger process. Our company exists to test samples, and you will ensure the samples are checked into our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), managed according to our procedures, and available to our scientific teams on time.
The Sample Management Technician is responsible for GxP-compliant processing of incoming samples and reference materials.
Essential Responsibilities:
Timely GxP-compliant receipt of reference material and/or incoming samples
May initiate sample chain-of-custody paperwork and/or electronic records
Provides timely notification of sample receipt to appropriate BAL/client personnel
Generates and maintains records in a GxP compliant manner
Manages sample receipt freezer inventory
Collects metrics data required to monitor sample receipt processes
Recommends process improvements
May train new Sample Management Technicians
May assist with disposition of samples
May assist with internal transfer of samples from temporary freezers to permanent freezers
Follows BAL SOPs
May accession samples as needed
Reviews study sample metadata to confirm consistency between the tube labels, study paperwork and electronic sample management systems (eSMS)
Accessions samples into LIMS
Imports electronic data into electronic sample management system (e.g. FreezerPro)
Resolves discrepancies, with responsibility for investigating and correcting sample anomalies identified in the eSMS system
Manage pre and post-test sample storage
Pull/check out samples for testing
Check in samples after testing
Minimum Preferred Qualifications: Skills
Working knowledge of GxP regulations
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment where multiple concurrent projects must be completed in a timely manner
Ability to take direction well and multi-task
Acute attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in MS Excel and Word
Proficiency in LIMS and Quality Management software packages
Additional Responsibilities
Other duties as needed
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications: Education/Experience
High school diploma
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications: Skills
Ability to work under GxP regulations
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment where multiple concurrent projects must be completed in a timely manner
Ability to take direction well and multi-task
Acute attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to quickly build proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, LIMS and Quality Management software
Preferred Credentials
Experience with shipping and receiving procedures
Familiarity with GxP regulations in a laboratory environment
Experience using Watson LIMS
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Supervision Received
Frequent supervision and instructions
Infrequently exercises discretionary authority
Working Environment
Primarily laboratory environment, including use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, lab coats and gloves
Occasional loading dock environment
Occasional office environment
Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets
Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms
Potential exposure to skin and lung irritants, toxic materials, and hazardous waste
Exposure to fluctuating temperatures on rare occasions
Physical Demands
Ability to transition between sitting, standing and walking for up to eight (8) hours per day
Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
Frequent mobility needed
Occasional crouching or stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck
Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moving) objects, including laboratory samples, laboratory equipment, and laptop computer, with a maximum lift of 30 pounds
Ability to use personal protective equipment and work effectively in freezers as cold as -80°C
Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups
Requires multiple periods of intense concentration
Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence
Ability to perform under stress and multi-task
Regular and consistent attendance
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position
Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours as published in the BioAgilytix Employee Handbook
Occasional weekend, holiday, and evening work required
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment Visa at this time.
BENEFITS AND OTHER PERKS
Medical Insurance (HDHP with HSA; PPO), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (medical; dependent care), Short Term Disability | Long Term Disability Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (4 weeks per year), Parental Leave, Paid Holidays (9 scheduled; 5 floating), 401k with Employer Match, Employee Referral Program
COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
BioAgilytix provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.
