Technician II QC Sample Management, Cell Therapy

Role Summary

Technician II QC Sample Management, Cell Therapy. Responsible for handling of test samples throughout the sample lifecycle from receipt to disposal, preparing and shipping material to offsite locations, and maintaining inventory and distribution of QC samples to appropriate functional groups.

Responsibilities

• Handle test and retain samples throughout the sample lifecycle: receipt, storage, distribution, transfer, and disposal. Facilitate cold chain transfers of samples. Prepares and ships material to off-site locations.
• Ensure samples and materials are appropriately labelled and maintain sample tracking, labelling and chain of custody records in accordance with written procedures.
• Maintain inventory and support distribution of QC samples and materials to functional groups as scheduled or requested. Record performance metrics for the sample management group.
• Follow lab procedures to maintain a safe and organized lab. Identify and support process efficiencies.
• Communicate sample management operational activities with lab and manufacturing teams.
• Train others on general job duties.
• Maintain lean principles and support continuous improvement efforts as appropriate.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Reliable and detail oriented with organizational skills.
• Ability to understand and follow procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, department management and cross-functional peers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities.
• Associate's degree or higher. High school diploma/GED with 2+ years of relevant work experience will be considered. Netherlands: MLO level 3 with 2+ years experience in a regulated environment preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a regulated environment, will be considered.
• 2+ years of experience with relevant sample storage and transfer in a regulated environment.
• Experience with basic laboratory processes and basic laboratory safety practices.
• Knowledge of basic electronic systems (email, MS Office, etc.) required. Experience with LIMS and ELN computer applications preferred.

Education

• Associate's degree or higher. High school diploma/GED with 2+ years of relevant work experience will be considered. Netherlands: MLO level 3 with 2+ years experience in a regulated environment preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a regulated environment, will be considered.
• 2+ years of experience with relevant sample storage and transfer in a regulated environment.
• Experience with basic laboratory processes and basic laboratory safety practices.
• Knowledge of basic electronic systems (email, MS Office, etc.) required. Experience with LIMS and ELN computer applications preferred.