CTSM Technician I

Job Title: Clinical Trials Specimen Management Technician

Department: Specimen Processing

Location: 11 Changi North Street 1, #04-05/08 Changi North Industrial Estate, Singapore 498823

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: 5 day work week including Saturdays

SUMMARY

The Specimen Management Technician I is responsible for the lifecycle of clinical trials specimens received at varying temperatures, ranging from ambient to cryogenic.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform receipt, QC checks, labeling and onward processing of clinical trials specimens.

• Specimens Accessioning: Perform accurate data entry into various laboratory information management systems

• Specimen Storage: maintain full inventory and tracking of storage specimens while ensuring the integrity of the specimens at all times

• Specimen Shipping and Disposals: prepare specimens for real-time and scheduled onward shipment to other referral laboratories. Process specimens marked for disposal.

• Raise and resolve specimen management-related queries with other departments.

• Perform housekeeping to maintain a clean and tidy working environment, including basic freezer maintenance and disposition of waste.

• Support monitoring of cold storage units and environment.

• Utilise study documentation to aid in problem solving and escalate to senior staff as required.

• Manage specimen-related study documentation including archiving

• Monitor and maintain consumables inventory.

• Perform all processes in accordance with SOPs and appropriate regulatory guidelines including Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and IATA

• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Higher Nitec or Diploma in a related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication skills

• Exceptional documentation and data entry skills

• Willing to learn, positive attitude and must be a team player

• Trained in IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) would be advantageous

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.