Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Follow approved SOPs and GCLP guidelines to complete specimen processing of clinical blood samples in an organized, aseptic, high-throughput manner.
- Place and/or remove specimens from appropriate biorepository freezers and liquid nitrogen tanks.
- Accept and sign chain of custody requests for clinical samples sent to and from the NIH Clinic and extramural collaborators following regulatory and protocol requirements.
- Prepare shipments with appropriate labeling and temperature requirements.
- Adjust quickly to changes in schedule as clinical trial volunteers blood draw time or date changes.
- Perform specimen processing using aseptic techniques according to protocol.
- Register and maintain samples in the Laboratory Information Management System (e.g. Freezerworks).
- Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in a BSL-2 laboratory.
- Work collaboratively with team members to complete all tasks for the day, but also be accountable as an individual for personal tasks.
- Utilize and maintain various laboratory equipment such as Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC), centrifuge, pipettes, liquid nitrogen tank, and others.
- Write and revise SOPs within VIP's electronic database.
Experience Required / Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in a related field plus 1+ years of experience in a BSL-2 laboratory.
- IT skills such that candidate knows or can quickly learn to utilize LIMS, MasterControl (CQMS), Microsoft Office, etc.
- Ability to work well with others and independently.
- Ideal, but not required: experience in a GCLP environment and IATA infectious substance A and B shipping certification.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Detail oriented while performing laboratory tasks.
- Ability to perform under time constraints and meet deadlines.
- Follows directions and protocols without deviations.