The colleague will assist with all aspects of Biospecimen Sample Logistics (BSL).Generation of labels and labeled tubes to support sample collection.  Inventorying, sorting, and storing samples as part of our biobank.Receive and deliver samples from study locations, central laboratories, and analysts.Work under Biosafety Level 2 conditions following aseptic technique.Processing biospecimens, including centrifugation and aliquoting of samples using a Hamilton automation system.Create sample manifests and coordinate shipments while ensuring sample integrity. Discard samples that have reached their retention time limit.Willing to learn and navigate ThermoFisher Watson LIMS or other electronic sample tracking systems.  Troubleshooting of lab automation and processes.Able to operate under both GLP/GCP and non GLP/GCP conditions.Assemble study execution kits for shipping to external study locations.Produce shipping certifications to satisfy DOT regulations.Participate in periodic freezer inventory and scheduled maintenance.Adhere to SOPs, protocols, and basic lab safety guidelines. Advanced:Enable reference standard production requests through labeling, tube filling and automated storage.Potentially analyze biospecimens, e.g., blood chemistry, milk SCC, Clin Path, blood smears, immunoassays.Enable automation utilization through executing preventative maintenance; expand sample types impacted through programming advancements.Provide inventory / consumable management leveraging 5S principles.Execute continuous improvement projects following Lean Six Sigma principles.
