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Labcorp Drug Development, the world's most comprehensive drug development company, dedicated to improving healthcare and improving lives. Our unique perspectives, built from decades of scientific expertise and precision delivery of the largest volume of drug development data in the world, along with our innovative technology solutions, help our clients identify new approaches and anticipate tomorrow's challenges as they evolve.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Sample Coordinator I to join our team in Indianapolis, IN!

Job Description:

Performs a variety of Sample Management responsibilities in compliance with appropriate SOP's and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) or Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations (as appropriate) in support of various Business Unit Operations. Ensures that services to both internal and external customers are provided in a timely manner or as agreed in Service Level Agreements.

Specific activities:

• Performs any combination of sample management and/or archive tasks, including labeling, receipt, transferring, tracking, inventory, archival, shipping, and disposal of samples and/or materials.
• Sample accession core tasks, including box opening, inventory/labeling, receipt/store, and pulls/returns.
• Uses tracking systems as appropriate to maintain sample and study integrity.
• Accurate protocol and relevant documentation interpretation (i.e., Sample Analysis Outline, client paperwork).
• Document and communicate discrepancies to appropriate personnel, and assists with problem solving.
• Maintain client and business confidentiality.
• Contributes to a cohesive team environment.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers.
• Supports process improvement initiatives.
• Ensures adherence to company Global/Regional/Local SOP's as appropriate.
• Complies with relevant Environmental, Health and Safety at work regulations and Company Policies.
• Competent with environmental system monitor as appropriate.
• Maintains storage units
• Ensures company procedures are followed in relation to security and access to relevant areas and data or sample integrity
• May assist with training and development relevant to grade
• Performs other duties as required from time to time.

Principal Contacts and Scope of Communications:

• Labcorp management and staff at all levels at location daily with regards storage/submission/retrieval of data, samples, or materials to/from sample management and archives.
• Regulatory Authorities on an infrequent basis assisting with presenting data/facilities for inspection.
• Clients at all levels infrequently in relation to sample management and archives.
• Vendors, Sponsors, Referral Laboratories

Competencies:

• Able to work in a team as well as independently.
• Provide consistent good customer service.
• Ability to work under pressure and timelines.
• Ability to take up challenges.
• Strong detail orientation.
• Organizational skills.

Working Conditions:

• Physical requirements include, but not are limited to, standing, bending, reaching and lifting.
• Repetitive motion via samples and computer terminal
• Lifting up to 25 kilos/50 pounds on a frequent basis
• High volume and high production environment

• Trained in handling potentially hazardous chemicals, infectious substances or materials, and approved to handle radioactivity (as appropriate).

• May work with -20ºC, -70ºC and refrigerated samples
• Ability to manually handle heavy loads (up to half a ton/500kgs) using pump-jack equipment on an infrequent basis.
• Ability to operate a Fork-lift truck on an infrequent basis preferable (as applicable for site)
• Ability to climb stepladders with heavy boxes (up to 30lbs) to reach high shelves as required.
• Adhere to Labcorp safety procedures and Universal Precautions guidelines at all times.

Special Factors:

• Work is performed in a Laboratory environment and may be noisy.
• Exposure to potential contaminated substance(s).
• Mandatory immunizations and screening as required.
• Weekend and public holiday work may be required.
• Overtime maybe required.

Education/Qualifications/Certifications and Licenses:

• Relevant national level of education in comparison to High School Diploma or equivalent, CSE A level or equivalent

Language Skills Required:

• Speaking:  No requirements beyond fluency in local language at site of employment
• Writing/Reading:  No requirements beyond fluency in local language at site of employment

Experience - Minimum Required:

• 0-1 year applicable work experience.
• Ability to use several software packages i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook
• Sample handling experience preferred

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage all to apply.

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About Labcorp

Clear and confident health care decisions begin with questions. At Labcorp, we’re constantly in pursuit of answers. With unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we accelerate innovation and provide insight to improve health and improve lives. Whether you’re a patient, provider, researcher or in the pharmaceutical industry, we’re here for you. More than 70,000 employees strong, we serve clients in more than 100 countries. Labcorp (NYSE: LH) reported revenue of $14 billion in FY 2020.

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