Shipping and Sample Handling Technician - Clinic

Pharma Medica Research is a full service contract research organization specialized in conducting early phase clinical trials in healthy volunteers, special and patient populations.  We currently have a need for a Shipping and Sample Handling Technician.

The function of the Clinical Operations Support Technician I is to be responsible for performing clinical procedures and ensuring the procedure for sample handling, bundling & shipping is done in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements at Pharma Medica Research Inc. ( PMRI ). This position reports to the Associate Manager, Group Leaders and the Manager, Group Leaders.

Responsibilities

1. Perform clinical procedures such as but not limited to : study check-in procedures, subject and belongings search, sample pick up and storage,       washroom monitoring, meal monitoring, etc., according to the study protocol and / or SOP requirements.

2.Perform general clinical duties to prepare for the clinical study (i.e. tube labelling, bunk room preparation, set up bleeding stations, etc.).

3.Perform general cleaning duties (i.e. decontaminate workstations and equipment such as centrifuges and fridges).

4.Properly complete documentation of clinical activities according to GCP, SOP guidelines, and / or regulatory requirements.

5.Keep the freezers and freezer room neat and clean.

6.Ensure that the materials required for sample handling, bundling & shipping are available as needed.

7.Ensure that freezer temperatures are recorded daily and particularly during the study day.

8.Ensure the freezer chart recorder paper is replaced weekly.

9.Ensure the freezer logbooks have the proper documentation daily.

10.Ensure the necessary preparations are completed before conducting sample bundling or sample shipment procedures.

11.Perform the sample bundling procedure and ensure samples are stored properly after bundling at the end of each study period.

12.Perform sample shipment procedures according to SOPs or lab manual.

13.Ensure that all necessary documentation for the shipment of samples to the analytical laboratory is prepared according to SOPs.

14.Participate regularly in PMRI training programs including GCP training and PMRI in-house training modules.

15.Ensure that all tasks are performed within the designated timeframe.

16.Lift boxes with proper tools.

17.Archive sample bundling & shipping documents.

18.Follow Joint Health and Safety rules and ensure regulations are adhered to at all times.

19.Perform any clinic tasks required by the clinic supervisors as deemed necessary to conduct clinical trials.

20.Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or post-secondary education.
• College degree, B.Sc. or equivalent is preferred.
• Any experience in biological sample handling & shipping is an asset.
• Ability to handle multiple work assignments.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.

We Offer

Please note all applications must be eligible to work within Canada.

PMR I is an Equal Opportunity Employer; promoting accessibility and inclusivity at work and offering accommodation for applicants as required and requested.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected to proceed in the interview process will be contacted.

If you're looking for an exciting place to work with an incredible team, apply today!