Sample Management Technician

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2632228 Are you detail-oriented, organized, and committed to quality? Alturas is looking for a dependable team player to join our Sample Management team. In this hands-on role, youll receive, track, store, and distribute study samples, maintain accurate documentation, perform quality checks, and ensure samples are handled according to established procedures and quality standards. If you take pride in accuracy and accountability and enjoy work that supports scientific research, we encourage you to apply! Starting Pay: $19.71/hour+, DOE This position is located onsite in Moscow, Idaho. Why Join Alturas Analytics? Alturas Analytics, Inc. is a privately owned contract research organization specializing in bioanalytical services for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide. Our work supports scientific research that advances the treatment and cure of disease. At Alturas, you'll join a collaborative, supportive team that values quality, encourages professional growth, and takes pride in making a meaningful impact. We're committed to creating an environment where employees feel valued, continue to learn, and have opportunities to grow their careers. A Day in the Life Your day starts by reviewing requests from laboratory analysts and gathering the biological samples they need for testing. These samples may include blood, plasma, and urine collected during studies of experimental medications. Youll group samples by study, prepare them for delivery to the appropriate lab teams, receive new samples from around the world, record them in Alturas tracking system, and store them in specialized liquid nitrogen freezers. Careful tracking and proper storage help ensure samples remain suitable for testing and support the development of new medications. Essential Duties and Tasks - Receives, stores and distributes samples in accordance with GLP and SOP guidelines - Corresponds with clients/sponsors to resolve sample receipt issues in accordance with SOPs and FDA guidance - Records, tracks and verifies study sample receipt in LIMS - Performs QC checks on study sample distributions - Performs destruction/QC checks on study samples per SOP, GLP and client guidelines - Maintains appropriate documentation for all completed processes - Qualifies as trainer for Sample Management Technician and Sample Management Technician I job titles - Schedules and completes in-process audits - Maintains cold storage equipment - Cleans and maintains work areas as needed Additional Duties and Tasks - May be required to drive company vehicle short distances. - Performs other duties as needed or assigned