Sample Management Coordinator
Altasciences
Summary
The Sample Management Coordinator is responsible for the management of biological samples collected during clinical trials. The Sample Management Coordinator will ensure tasks performed are conducted within compliance of study protocol, Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Job description
About The Role
The Sample Management Coordinator is responsible for the management of biological samples collected during clinical trials. The Sample Management Coordinator will ensure tasks performed are conducted within compliance of study protocol, Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Please Note: This is a part time/variable hour role. Therefore, health benefits are not offered. There is the potential to become a full time, regular employee as the opportunity and/or need arises.
What You'll Do Here
- Ensure the confidentiality of clinical trial participants and sponsors is respected.
- Maintain and advocate a high level of customer service and quality within the department.
- Report procedural deviations to appropriate supervisory team members.
- Understand protocol driven timed study events and acceptable windows (protocol and/or SOP driven) for the timed events.
- Perform clinical trial activities which may include but not limited to, tube/aliquot preparation, sample handling/processing, sample inventory, and shipping.
- Ensure study specific sample management procedures are executed when handling biological samples.
- Maintain equipment used in sample management (i.e. freezers, refrigerators, centrifuges) and document accordingly.
- Coordinate with external vendors (i.e. shipment couriers, central lab).
- Maintain a continuous line of communication with clinical/study operations teams on sample management statuses.
- Act as a liaison to the clinical/study operations teams.
- Assist in the resolution of data queries.
- Generate and distribute sample management reports.
- Proactively communicate issues and/or problem resolutions to departmental supervisors and managers.
- Complete and/or maintain training as required per jobs needs.
- Perform general administrative tasks when required.
What You'll Need to Succeed
- High School Diploma or GED required; college degree and related work experience preferred.
- Good Communication skills
- Detail oriented, well organized, customer service focused, able to work in fast-paced environment
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- College degree and related work experience preferred
- Good Communication skills
- Detail oriented
- Well organized
- Customer service focused
- Able to work in fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Training & Development Programs
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Annual Performance Reviews
Company overview
Altasciences is a forward-thinking, mid-size contract research organization (CRO) and contract development manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides integrated, full-service solutions for early phase drug development. Founded in 1992 and owned by Novo Holdings A/S, the company offers pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies a proven, flexible approach to preclinical and clinical pharmacology studies. Their comprehensive services include preclinical safety testing, clinical pharmacology and proof of concept studies, bioanalysis, formulation development, manufacturing and analytical services, program management, medical writing, biostatistics, and data management. With over 1,800 employees across eight facilities in the U.S. and Canada, Altasciences has established itself as a trusted partner for drug development from lead candidate selection through clinical proof of concept and beyond. The company's integrated CRO/CDMO model enables seamless transitions between development phases, reducing complexities, mitigating risks, and accelerating timelines for clients ranging from startups to global pharmaceutical leaders.