Essential Job Duties :
Specific department duties as set forth in the task list and department Training Checklists including but not limited to :
- Ensure that specimens are picked up from the appropriate department, sorted, pre-scanned and registered into the appropriate temperature bins in a timely fashion
- Identification of problem samples and corrects routing of these specimens.
- Close and prepare SDS shipments.
- Accountable for accurately identifying specimens that need to be discarded and completing the discard process.
- Creation of new storage drawers for use in registration process and the ability to completed location moves in the SMART database
- Consolidate and move drawers as specified to effectively utilize freezer space.
- Perform basic freezer maintenance including but not limited to : Acts as a backup to the freezer coordinator.
Monitor, respond to and resolve issues with sample storage units in the department, to ensure regulatory compliance and monitor follow-up for corrective actions.
Accountable for completing documentation in the process
Understand the pull list and retrieve the specimens from the storage unitsUnderstand and apply the shipping instructions and pack the specimens as per requirements.Generation and application of specialized labels, to include mini labels and / or computer generated barcodesPerform any QC needed during the process of pulling and packagingMust be able to QC shipments shipped through SMARTQC packages and shipping documentsStock supplies from warehouseShip packages through SMARTShip pass-through and Transfer Test packages to other Covance locationsGenerate and download Electronic Packing Lists (EPLs) from MSARTGenerate emails and insert EPLsBe able to accurately and efficiently Pre-scan, Register, Process, Pull and Pack specimens using SMARTCompletion of beginning and end of day duties, as assignedAdhere to all company policies and procedures and perform all departmental and interdepartmental SOP's as writtenGenerate an appropriate audit trail of all activities and maintains own training file and required documentationOther duties as assignedRequirements :
Diploma or Bachelor's degree / advanced degree in applicable disciplineMinimum 1 year of applicable working experienceAble to work in a team as well as independentlyDynamic attitude and ability to work under pressureAbility to take up challengesStrong detail orientationStrong communication and organizational skillsAbility to use several software packages i.e. Word, Excel, Access