Sample Handling Asst II

<h2>Job Overview:</h2><p style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The level II Assistant is accountable for the handling/storing and processing of irreplaceable clinical trial specimens. The level II Assistant supports the various teams of the Specimen Management Center and is a liaison between Specimen Management and others departments.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><ol><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong> Essential Job Duties:</strong></span></li></ol><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>  </strong></span></p><ul><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Responsible for freezer space utilization including but not limited to:</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left: 1.0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Monitor daily capacity of drawers and freezers, and consolidate samples when needed.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left: 1.0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assist in determining required capacity to perform consolidation tasks and identify individuals to perform functions.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left: 1.0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Work with supervisors to ensure efficient use of drawer and freezer space.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left: 1.0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assist with new unit installation and relocations.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left: 1.0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maintain all freezer logs and documentation associated with storage units (logs, maps, etc.)</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left: 1.0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Submit work orders as needed</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left: 1.0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assist in monitoring all required maintenance.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maintain inventory spreadsheets for customer specific labels, stock items, SMART labels, maintain Special Handling Specimen Log, training checklist and training material.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Receipt and process Pass-Through international shipments from other Covance CLS locations.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Responsible for Kit receipt and accessioning.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Monitor Zavacor to include pending management and problem sample resolution.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Be able to handle and process AP samples.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Accession and registration of specimens in Zavacor if required.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Adds additional classes in SMART project definition if necessary.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Performs special request monitoring of validation and pull queues.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Completes all scheduled SMART queries.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Follow up of any issues or questions from the referral laboratories.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Registration of specimens on Zavacor database if required.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">QC of Packing List.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Daily QC of shipment prepared.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Responsible for the generation of basic SMART inventory queries.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Use couriers, including scheduling pick-ups with premium couriers.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Regenerate EPL’s if necessary.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Able to perform shipments to all locations and is IATA certified.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Prepare all the documentation for shipping, AWD, Proforma etc</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><h2 style="border: none; padding: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">V.     Working Conditions:</span></h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em> </em></span></p><ul><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Repetitive motion via samples and computer terminal</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">High volume and high production environment</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Constant exposure to dangerous goods and infectious substance</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Exposure to extreme temperatures</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Repetitive lifting of 20 kilos/50 pounds or more</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Adhere established Covance safety SOP’s and Universal Precautions guidelines at all times</span></li></ul><p style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><h2 style="border: none; padding: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">VI.     Special Factors:</span></h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em> </em></span></p><ul><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Saturday work may be required</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Overtime may be required</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em> </em></span></p><h2>Education/Qualifications:</h2><h2> </h2><h2>Required:</h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Minimum High School Diploma                                    </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p><h2>Experience:</h2><h2 style="margin-left: .25in; border: none; padding: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">I.       </span> Experience:</h2><h2> </h2><h2>Required:</h2><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><ul><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Minimum 1-year applicable work experience</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Able to work in a team as well as independently</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Dynamic attitude and ability to work under pressure</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Ability to take up challenges</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Strong detail orientation</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Strong communication and organizational skills</span></li><li style="margin-left: .25in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Ability to use several software packages i.e. Word, Excel, Access</span></li></ul>