Job Description

About CellCarta

CellCarta is a leading provider of specialized precision medicine laboratory services to the biopharmaceutical industry. Leveraging its integrated analytical platforms in immunology, histopathology, proteomics, and genomics, as well as related specimen collection and logistics services, CellCarta supports the entire drug development cycle, from discovery to late-stage clinical trials. The company operates globally with over 1,000 employees in its 11 facilities located in Canada, USA, Belgium, Australia, and China.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager - Sample Reception, the Assistant - Sample Reception is responsible for performing various tasks to support the activities of sample and reagent reception, along with storage, shipment, and disposal.

Responsibilities

• Receives packages, verifies integrity, and completes paper and electronic documentation and trackers relative to the package reception;
• Organizes packages by order of priorities;
• Manages the inbox for requests to Reception team;
• Performs the inventory, labelling and other related activities to release reagents for laboratory usage;
• Prepares the shipments of samples and study reagents (from ambient to cryogenic dry shippers) to send to clinical sites and/or Sponsors;
• Prepares the disposal of samples and study reagents (from ambient to cryogenic dry shippers);
• Performs inventories of reagents;
• Performs labeling verification following sample inventories;
• Helps to manage storage space for the various storage temperatures (from ambient to cryogenic);
• Responsible to keep the working area clean, empty recycling material, etc.
• Maintains documentation relevant to the tasks at hand as per appropriate SOP and applicable GLP regulations and GCLP guidelines;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• DES or DEC in life sciences, or related fields.

• No particular experience is required. Laboratory work/study experience is an asset.
• Attention to details and commitment to achieve good quality work;
• Organized and rigorous in the conduct of their work;
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment;
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team;
• Positive and professional attitude;
• Problem solving skills and good sense of initiative;
• Excellent record keeping;
• Knowledge and understanding of French, oral and written, and of English sufficient to carry out procedures and protocols;
• Basic proficiency with MS Office suite;
• Experience in working in a GLP/GCLP environment, an asset;
• Knowledge of procedures and protocols for containment of biohazardous material, an asset; ability to understand safety procedures and guidelines;
• Knowledge of IATA regulations and experienced with a LIMS are assets.

• Part-time (15h-20h/week), contract work until the end of August, flexible hours, and there is a possibility of working more hours during the summer months.

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