Description:

The Operations Technician 1 position is responsible for the receipt, inventory, storage, withdrawal and shipment of biological specimens, samples, clinical agents, and materials from multiple commercial and government clients. These materials are stored at temperatures ranging from ambient (room temperature) to -20C with potentially hazardous properties. This position uses database applications and standard precautionary procedures to work independently, be self-directed, communicate effectively, and use good judgment when making decisions. Internal or external client interaction occurs under the guidance of experienced professional or technical staff. This position may also participate in the assembly of kits and label printing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares samples or clinical agents for pickups, courier deliveries, and shipments.

• Works closely with managers to support customer inquiries, discrepancies, inventory maintenance and database updates.

• Responsible for using an inventory management system for data entry, sample tracking, and management of samples.

• Maintains files for validation of data and preparation of queries, reviews accumulated data for accuracy and prepares reports of information and sample data.

• Performs internal specimen consolidation and reorganization projects under the guidance of a Lead Operations Technician.

• Participates in process improvement activities.

• Receives, handles and inventories specimens of human, animal, and/or plant origin at temperatures ranging from ambient to -196°C, and having potentially hazardous properties.

• Assures compliance to cGMP parts 210 and 211 and company quality systems.

• Follows standard operating procedures (SOPs), facility safety guidelines, and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) requirements which may include compliance with cGMP CFR parts 210 and 211 where applicable.

• Role models behavior consistent with our company values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation & Involvement.

• May prepare sample collection kits in accordance with Standard Work Instructions.

Skills:

Repository, Cold Chain, Sample, Freezer, gmp, Biological Specimen, LN2, Liquid Nitrogen, Dry Ice, Inventory, Shipping

Top Skills Details:

Repository,Cold Chain,Sample,Freezer,gmp,Biological Specimen

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

1st shift 8am-5pm prefer experience working with Cold Chain, Dry Ice, Liquid Nitrogen (LN2), -80 Freezers preferred.

Prefer work experience with data entry, shipping/receiving, sample management.

• Requires proven ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form.

• Requires expert ability to prepare reports using Microsoft Excel.

• Requires knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Word and possibly Microsoft Access.

Education/ Experience:

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Prefer work experience with data entry, shipping/receiving, sample management.

Core hours M-F 8 am to 5 pm. Overtime if business need arises.

Experience Level:

Entry Level

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.