About the role
AI summarisedThe Associate Clinical Sample Coordinator supports laboratory operations by performing sample handling, inventory tracking, and administrative tasks under modest supervision. The role involves following SOPs, communicating task status, and maintaining accurate documentation in a clinical laboratory setting. It requires basic education, minimal experience, and the ability to work in a structured, on-site environment with potential exposure to laboratory hazards.
Life SciencesOnsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provides support to Sample Coordinator and performs administrative tasks in the Sample Management department
- Follows SOPs, applicable client procedures, and fulfills laboratory requests with modest direct supervision
- Performs a variety of simple inventory tracking procedures (receipt, check-in, login, labeling, inventory, transport, check-out, etc.)
- Communicates status of tasks to supervisor and/or appropriate laboratory staff
- Trains on SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and storage requirements
- Supports response to environmental unit alarms and may participate in on-call responsibilities
- Performs daily work assignments accurately, timely and in a safe manner
Requirements
- High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
- Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 1 year) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
- Time management skills
- Ability to maintain detailed tracking and documentation clearly and accurately according to SOP
- Written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
- Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner
- Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours
- Able to lift and move objects of 15 to 40 pounds
- Able to work in non-traditional work environments
- Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency
- May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments
- Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities
- Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasions