Sample Management Technician

Sample Management Technician
Are you looking to make your next career move? CellCarta, a Contract Research Organization, is hiring a Sample Management Technician to join our dynamic team. As a Sample Management Technician, you will have the opportunity to use your expertise and skills to ensure the precise handling, tracking, and integrity of critical biological samples. Come work with a team of talented professionals who are committed to making a positive impact on patient lives. Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting new career with CellCarta!

Position Summary
Reporting to the Sample Reception Manager, the Sample Management Technician is responsible for receiving, logging, inventorying and labeling samples in compliance with laboratory standards, safety protocols, and quality assurance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform the reception, inventory, labeling and storage of samples and study reagents.
• Accurately log the information into the laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Maintain proper storage conditions for the samples and reagents (e.g., refrigeration, freezing).
• Confirm proper  delivery conditions or communicate any discrepancy or shipment non-conformity to designated individuals.
• Ensure the chain of custody is correctly maintained.
• Prepare the shipments of samples and study reagents to send to clinical sites, sponsors, or collaborators.
• Prepare, document and execute the destruction of samples
• Manage storage space for the various storage temperatures (from ambient to cryogenic).
• Perform tasks and maintain documentation as per appropriate SOP and applicable GLP regulations and GCLP guidelines.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy as well as commitment to achieving good quality work.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and changing environment to meet operational deadlines.
• Effective interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Excellent record keeping skills.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
• Positive and professional attitude.
• Problem solving skills and good sense of initiative.
• Proficiency in French and English, spoken and written; the incumbent will be required to interact with colleagues, regulatory authorities outside Quebec and will be required to read and draft documentation in English, as required by industry regulations.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite, especially Excel.
• Availability to work on some statutory holidays and occasionally work longer hours, depending on operational needs.
• Capability to lift loads weighing up to 25kg.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree, Science-related is an asset.
• Experience in a similar role or laboratory environment is an asset.
• Experience with LIMS is an asset.
• Experience in working in a GLP/GCLP environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of IATA regulations is an asset.

Work Arrangements

• Position type: Full time position
• Work model: Fully on-site, 3650 St-Urbain Street, Montreal, QC, Canada, H2X 2P2
• Working hours: Tuesday to Saturday (weekdays  11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM). Note that a shift premium will be applied.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive Group Insurance Plans
• Telemedicine service and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vacation and Personal days
• RRSP contribution with employer matching
• Employee Annual Incentive Plan (EAIP)
• Career development opportunities
• Volunteer Time-Off Program
• Onsite gym

About CellCarta

CellCarta is a global CRO that provides muti-omic pharma laboratory services though a harmonized global footprint and integrated logistics, spanning translational research through late phase clinical trials.  At CellCarta, science is not just a discipline, but also a shared purpose. We’re a global team of experts across eight facilities in five countries, united by a commitment to propel precision medicine and make a difference in the lives of patients around the world!

Joining CellCarta means working with a team of dedicated professionals who are focused on achieving our mission to solve the scientific and operational barriers that hold back complex clinical programs, while being supported by a collaborative environment where expertise, curiosity, and contributions truly matter.

Map out your future with us!

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