Accessioning Specialist II
Every immune system has a story to tell— the key is knowing how to listen. Our goal is to meaningfully improve people’s lives by learning from the wisdom of their adaptive immune systems. It’s a bold objective that we’re uniquely built to achieve.
At Adaptive, you'll be challenged, you'll be inspired, and you'll be part of an innovative organization making a real impact on improving the quality of life globally. No matter what your role is, you'll find a diverse, team-driven, fun culture where your contributions truly count.
Position Overview
The Biological Sample Management (BSM) group is responsible for sample accessioning, storing, retrieving, distribution, and disposition of samples which includes associated sample project management:
- Initiation and building of the Project to guide the management of each sample, or batch of samples within the project, through the entire sample management lifecycle (i.e., receipt/expected receipt through disposition)
- Receipt and Accessioning of samples against a pre-defined project (and ability to receive an “unknown” sample batch into the BSM LIMS),
- Inventory management (freezer management) aspects of each physical sample through the entire sample management lifecycle,
- Contiguous record of every system transaction relating to each managed sample, in order to evidence the entire Chain of Custody (COC),
- Sample disposition (disposal, return, re-purpose), and
- Residual sample volume management for test order re-queue and re-purposing.
Responsibilities
- Create projects in BSM LIMS and other systems according to analytical plans or project requirements
- Coordinate operational activities in the BSM laboratory, providing various support services to production lab, and others within the organization
- Receive, Accession, and distribute customer sample information, ensuring completeness and accuracy
- Check-in and check-out of biological samples to/from BSM to other in house labs
- Draft or revise BSM SOPs to manage specimen intake, accessioning, tracking, sample distribution, and disposition according to applicable regulations and/or project analytical plans and project requirements.
- Support development and implementation of BSM LIMS.
- Track and monitor progression of samples from arrival in BSM lab through completion of project, ensuring timely processing of any pending project deadlines.
- Enter, upload and ensure accuracy of information pertaining to samples and project through multiple systems.
- Monitor and manage freezer inventory
- Working closely with customer care, schedule and cull samples, returning when necessary.
- Compile reports, status summaries and data at various stages of process.
- Identify process interruptions, stalls and barriers and report out to staff and management for resolution.
- Perform other duties as assigned by BSM Program Manager.
Requirements
- BS/BA degree with advanced coursework in biology.
- Minimum of two years experience working in a laboratory setting, regulated clinical lab preferred.
- Working knowledge of laboratory equipment and supplies.
- Ability to follow GCLP/GMP.
- Excellent problem solving skills and results-oriented balancing initiative.
- Strong analytical and planning skills with keen attention to details and deadlines.
- Proven critical thinking skills and the ability to identify and communicate issues while proposing possible resolutions.
- The ability to be self-motivated and work independently, with minimal supervision, while also working as part of a team environment in a dynamic organization.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken.
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, and familiarity with use of web-based applications.
- Previous work in a regulated clinical environment preferred.
- Previous BSM LIMS experience highly desired. Experience with Salesforce, GenoLogics Clarity LIMS a plus.
Adaptive Biotechnologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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