Lab Operations Associate,

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Early Development and Research Departments at client are seeking a Lab Operations Associate to join our team to support the Sample Management group in the receiving and storage of clinical and nonclinical samples.
• We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual that can work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced laboratory setting.
• This Lab Operations Associate must collaborate with the team and coordinate tasks with various stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met.
• This role will also be responsible for processing new samples into the archive inventory located in a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Additionally, this role will coordinate the shipment of orders with the logistics department.
• This position is onsite and will be primarily located in Cambridge, MA.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support end-to-end sample tracking and logistics for nonclinical and clinical samples, working closely with internal and external customers.
• Performs any combination of sample management and/or archive tasks, including labeling, receipt, transferring, tracking, inventory, archival, shipping logistics and disposal of nonclinical and clinical samples and test and reference materials utilizing a LIMS system.
• Sample reconciliation – document and communicate shipment discrepancies to appropriate personnel, assists with problem solving and auditing of inventory.
• Resolve discrepancies, with responsibility for confirming and correcting any anomalies in theLIMS system Collaborate with other operations functions, internal and external, to ensure samples are ready for transfer and analysis.
• Support the overall inventory of nonclinical and clinical samples and test and reference materials within a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Maintain SOPs, working policies and forms for receipt, storage, and disposition of nonclinical and clinical samples and test and reference materials.
• Maintain a high level of organization and great attention to detail.
• Complete assignments in a timely and clearly documented manner.
• Handle tasks quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment.
• Maintain inventory of common laboratory consumables used for Sample Management.
• Coordinate international and domestic shipments to Contract Research Organizations by providing the necessary documentation for our Trade Compliance & Logistics Process.
• Coordinate information needed for international shipments including completing Tariff Request forms, customs invoices, and value determination.
• Coordinate shipments with shipping vendors to ensure proper temperatures and safe arrival.
• Track and monitor shipments from sample collection to sample receipt.
• Operate in a high pace and team-based environment.

Education & Skills:

• bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline 3-5 years industry experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
• Experience with LIMS applications and implementation preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to function in a high capacity within a fast-paced team environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, eagerness to learn, and the ability to follow
  written and verbal instruction.
• Working knowledge of standard Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Smartsheet, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to lift ~50 lbs and work on feet for long periods of time.