Laboratory Specialist II

About The Role

The Laboratory Specialist II is responsible for the processing and assisting with the management of biological samples collected during clinical trials.  The Laboratory Specialist II will ensure tasks performed are conducted within compliance of study protocol, Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

What You'll Do Here

• Ensure the confidentiality of clinical trial participants and sponsors is respected, while maintaining a high level of quality within the department.
• Report procedural deviations, issues and/or problem resolutions to appropriate supervisory team members.
• Understand protocol driven timed study events, which may include but are not limited to, centrifugation, study and clinical diagnostic sample handling/processing, storing samples and acceptable windows (protocol and/or SOP driven) for the timed events.
• Coordinate with external vendors (i.e. shipment couriers, central lab).
• Act as a mentor to the Laboratory Specialist I team members.
• Assist with maintaining equipment used in sample management (i.e. freezers, refrigerators, centrifuges) and document accordingly.
• Assist in the resolution of data queries.
• Other tasks assigned by management.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• High School Diploma or GED required; college degree and related work experience preferred
• Minimum of 3-6 years of related experience
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and industry specific manuals.
• Ability to write advanced reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well developed interpersonal skills are required.
• Personal/professional integrity and proven discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results.
• Capable of managing multiple conflicting priorities.
• Must be self-directed, motivated, and have a willingness to take the initiative to identify and anticipate study needs and make recommendations for implementation to management.
• Detail oriented, well organized, customer service focused and ability to work in fast-paced environment.

Holiday/Weekend/Evening Work Hours:

Ability to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and evening hours as needed

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Altasciences is unable to provide sponsorship, sponsorship transfers, or visa maintenance for this position. All applicants must possess valid work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

What We Offer 

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Benefits

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences’ Benefits Package Includes:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs
• Telework when applicable.

Altasciences’ Incentive Programs Include:

• Training & Development Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program