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　　We have an exciting opportunity for a Sample Handling Assistant I to join our team in Chantilly, VA!

　　Performs a variety of Sample Management and/or Archives responsibilities in compliance with appropriate SOP’s and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) or Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations (as appropriate) in support of various Business Unit Operations. Ensures that services to both internal and external customers are provided in a timely manner or as agreed in Service Level Agreements.

　　Essential Job Duties:

　　Specific activities

　　Performs any combination of sample management and/or archive tasks, including labeling, receipt, transferring, tracking, inventory, archival, shipping, and disposal of samples and/or materials.

　　Sample accession core tasks, including box opening, inventory/labeling, receipt/store, and pulls/returns.

　　Uses tracking systems as appropriate to maintain sample and study integrity.

　　Accurate protocol and relevant documentation interpretation (i.e., Sample Analysis Outline, client paperwork).

　　Document and communicate discrepancies to appropriate personnel, and assists with problem solving.

　　Maintain client and business confidentiality.

　　Contributes to a cohesive team environment.

　　Communicates effectively with internal and external customers.

　　Supports process improvement initiatives.

　　Ensures adherence to company Global/Regional/Local SOP’s as appropriate.

　　Complies with relevant Environmental, Health and Safety at work regulations and Company Policies.

　　Competent with environmental system monitor as appropriate.

　　Maintains storage units

　　Ensures company procedures are followed in relation to security and access to relevant areas and data or sample integrity

　　May assist with training and development relevant to grade

　　Performs other duties as required from time to time.

　　Minimum Experience Required:

　　0 year applicable work experience.

　　Ability to use several software packages i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook

　　Education Required:

　　Relevant national level of education in comparison to High School Diploma or equivalent, CSE A level or equivalentCompetencies:

　　Able to work in a team as well as independently

　　Provide consistent good customer service

　　Ability to work under pressure and timelines

　　Ability to take up challenges

　　Strong detail orientation

　　Organizational skills

　　Working Conditions:

　　Physical requirements include, but not are limited to, standing, bending, reaching and lifting.

　　Repetitive motion via samples and computer terminal

　　Lifting up to 25 kilos/50 pounds on a frequent basis

　　High volume and high production environment

　　Trained in handling potentially hazardous chemicals, infectious substances or materials, and approved to handle radioactivity (as appropriate).

　　May work with –20ºC, -70ºC and refrigerated samples

　　Ability to manually handle heavy loads (up to half a ton/500kgs) using pump-jack equipment on an infrequent basis.

　　Ability to operate a Fork-lift truck on an infrequent basis preferable (as applicable for site)

　　Ability to climb stepladders with heavy boxes (up to 30lbs) to reach high shelves as required.

　　Adhere to Covance safety procedures and Universal Precautions guidelines at all times

　　Special Factors:

　　Work is performed in a Laboratory environment and may be noisy

　　Exposure to potential contaminated substance(s)

　　Mandatory immunizations and screening as required.

　　Weekend and public holiday work may be required

　　Flexible working hours

　　Overtime may be required

　　Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

　　As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

　　Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

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