Senior Logistics Coordinator - Sample Management , LIMS

Submission for the position: Senior Logistics Coordinator - Sample Management , LIMS - (Job Number: 185561)

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PPD is a leading global contract research organization. At PPD we are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our purpose - to improve health.

PPD Laboratories offers the most comprehensive set of laboratory services available in the industry and continues to deliver innovative solutions to our clients through our collaborative approach, including PPD Laboratories FSP. PPD Laboratories FSP is a unique partnership that allows our clients to leverage the experience of our PPD staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits/advantages of being a part of PPD.

As aSenior Logistics Coordinator, you will be responsible and accountable for the receiving, processing, storing, tracking, shipment and delivery, return drug accountability, reconciliation and destruction of clinical samples. You will be responsible for the logistics coordination of an average of around 10-15 stability studies as well as Research and Development sample inventory. This candidate will manage day to day coordination activities in absence of a Logistics Manager all while working onsite at a client lab facility.

Additional responsibilities while working onsite at a major biopharmaceutical client site: Coordinate sample submission workflow from receipt to disposal in LIMS. Maintain Non-GMP (Research) Sample room inventory. Ensure all materials going into the lab are appropriately labeled by conducting reviews. Coordinate, handle, verify, label, store, track, and pull Research and Development stability samples Verify, update, and maintain Development Stability Study Setup template status reports and Outlook reminders/updates Distribute samples to various labs. Support third party contract lab shipping of samples and receiving. Reconcile sample inventory based on criticality of samples. Ensure all work is performed /documented in a GMP compliant manner and per applicable regulatory requirements. Facilitate communication and updates to Sampling Plan documents. Route sample plans change requests, track and escalate as necessary to area management. Develop strong relationship with lab personnel.

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. It's not just talk, our award-winning training programs speak for themselves.

Join PPD in our relentless pursuit of excellence - apply now!

What To Expect Next

We look forward to receiving your application. A member of our talent acquisition team will review your qualifications and if interested, you will be contacted for an interview.

In labs and health care facilities worldwide - HERE WE ARE

PPD is a leading global contract research organization. At PPD we are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our purpose - to improve health.

PPD Laboratories offers the most comprehensive set of laboratory services available in the industry and continues to deliver innovative solutions to our clients through our collaborative approach, including PPD Laboratories FSP. PPD Laboratories FSP is a unique partnership that allows our clients to leverage the experience of our PPD staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits/advantages of being a part of PPD.

As aSenior Logistics Coordinator, you will be responsible and accountable for the receiving, processing, storing, tracking, shipment and delivery, return drug accountability, reconciliation and destruction of clinical samples. You will be responsible for the logistics coordination of an average of around 10-15 stability studies as well as Research and Development sample inventory. This candidate will manage day to day coordination activities in absence of a Logistics Manager all while working onsite at a client lab facility.

Additional responsibilities while working onsite at a major biopharmaceutical client site: Coordinate sample submission workflow from receipt to disposal in LIMS. Maintain Non-GMP (Research) Sample room inventory. Ensure all materials going into the lab are appropriately labeled by conducting reviews. Coordinate, handle, verify, label, store, track, and pull Research and Development stability samples Verify, update, and maintain Development Stability Study Setup template status reports and Outlook reminders/updates Distribute samples to various labs. Support third party contract lab shipping of samples and receiving. Reconcile sample inventory based on criticality of samples. Ensure all work is performed /documented in a GMP compliant manner and per applicable regulatory requirements. Facilitate communication and updates to Sampling Plan documents. Route sample plans change requests, track and escalate as necessary to area management. Develop strong relationship with lab personnel.

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. It's not just talk, our award-winning training programs speak for themselves.

Join PPD in our relentless pursuit of excellence - apply now!

What To Expect Next

We look forward to receiving your application. A member of our talent acquisition team will review your qualifications and if interested, you will be contacted for an interview. Education and Experience:

High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 4 years) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred Experience:

Relevant Associates/Bachelor's degree in a scientific field. Advanced degree is a plus/Preferred Prior Sample Management and/or inventory management experience a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Strong knowledge of the complete clinical sample life cycle (i.e., manufacturing, packaging, labeling, import and export, storage and handling, distribution and delivery, tracking and inventory, return and reconciliation, final destruction). Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure. Knowledge of cGMPs, safety regulations, and data integrity. Strong understanding and experience with LIMs in a biopharmaceutical and/or research environment. Strong computer skills: working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Excel, and Microsoft Word is required. Experience working in a team environment, adaptability, self-motivation, and positive attitude. Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company procedures. Excellent interpersonal skills and problem solving/decision making skills. Strong organizational skills required. Focus on Customer Service aligned with highest standards of quality and excellence. Very strong communication skills both written and verbal. Fluent in English (verbal and written).

Working Environment:

PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role: Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner. Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours. Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds Able to work in non-traditional work environments. Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency. May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments. Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

PPD Defining Principles: 

- We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust - We are gamechangers - We do the right thing - We are onePPD  -

If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we’d love to hear from you

*LI-NW1 Education and Experience:

High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 4 years) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred Experience:

Relevant Associates/Bachelor's degree in a scientific field. Advanced degree is a plus/Preferred Prior Sample Management and/or inventory management experience a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Strong knowledge of the complete clinical sample life cycle (i.e., manufacturing, packaging, labeling, import and export, storage and handling, distribution and delivery, tracking and inventory, return and reconciliation, final destruction). Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure. Knowledge of cGMPs, safety regulations, and data integrity. Strong understanding and experience with LIMs in a biopharmaceutical and/or research environment. Strong computer skills: working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Excel, and Microsoft Word is required. Experience working in a team environment, adaptability, self-motivation, and positive attitude. Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company procedures. Excellent interpersonal skills and problem solving/decision making skills. Strong organizational skills required. Focus on Customer Service aligned with highest standards of quality and excellence. Very strong communication skills both written and verbal. Fluent in English (verbal and written).

Working Environment:

PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role: Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner. Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours. Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds Able to work in non-traditional work environments. Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency. May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments. Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

PPD Defining Principles: 

- We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust - We are gamechangers - We do the right thing - We are onePPD  -

If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we’d love to hear from you

*LI-NW1 Submission for the position: Senior Logistics Coordinator - Sample Management , LIMS - (Job Number: 185561)