Job Description
About us MLM Medical Labs is a leading specialty and central laboratory with comprehensive research services and diagnostic capabilities in Europe and North America.Offering standard and fully customizable analytical and logistics services across a variety of therapeutic areas, we add value at every stage of the drug development process, from nonclinical and preclinical through phase IV clinical trials.The international team of over 150 highly skilled and experienced persons supports between 190 and 210 clinical trials, phase I-IV, at any given time.With our labs located in and Minneapolis MN, Memphis TN, USA and M nchengladbach, Germany we work on transcontinental projects, hand in hand with our colleagues worldwide.Job Description The Sample Management Associate manages incoming and outgoing biological samples, ensures that all samples are entered into the electronic sample inventory system, performs routine and non-routine support of samples requested by the laboratory for testing, ensures timely delivery of requested samples to our scientific teams and provide complete oversight of sample chain of custody while at MLM.This position reports to the manager of Sample Management.Responsibilities:Process-oriented, able to manage multiple discrete deadlines in an efficient and composed manner, strong communicator and customer-focused Maintains sample integrity and chain-of-custody Resolves discrepancies, with responsibility for investigating and correcting sample identification anomalies Stages samples for testing per schedule/request Knowledgeable of job-related equipment (i.e., freezers), proper operation, and may assist with routine maintenance and temperature monitoring Dispositions samples as directed by the project manager.Writes and revises Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other related Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)/Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) documentation Required Qualifications:A high school diploma or GED is required, or an associate's degree in a scientific discipline preferred with 0-2 years of related work experience.Ability to sit for long periods to work on a computer.Ability to lift up to 15 lbs regularly and up to 30 lbs on occasion.Ability to wear personal protective equipment including safety glasses, lab coat, gloves, specialized clothing including laboratory scrubs (pants and shirt) and appropriate shoes required in most areas associated with this position.Ability to work in a regulated environment 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 Ability to quickly build proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, LIS, LIMS, and Quality Management software Job Type:Full-time Pay:From $21.50 per hour Benefits:401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Experience:Customer service:1 year (Preferred) Work Location:In person.