Sample Accessioning Coordinator

TalentBoost (Quanterix) - Billerica, MA

The Accelerator Laboratory is Quanterix’s lab services group and serves a broad set of customers, performing contract research services for pharmaceutical companies and biotechs as well as clinical testing under CLIA. The Sample Accessioning Coordinator will have oversight of the day-to-day operations and sample accessioning of the Accelerator laboratory. This role will have hands on involvement and be an integral part of the clinical sample, material, and equipment management of the Accelerator laboratory workflow. This position reports into the Senior Manager of Accelerator Laboratory Operations.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Oversees and directly contributes to supporting daily lab operations including sample accessioning, instrument maintenance and material inventory
  • Leads the sample accessioning team to receive and process samples from both contract research customers as well as clinical testing. Processes samples, supervises staff and performs final quality checks
  • Identifies and implements improvements to laboratory and LIMS processes, participate as member of LIMS core team
  • Is the main point of contact for Accelerator laboratory staff and project management teams for matters relating to day-to-day lab operations, sample inventory and accessioning
  • Develops and follows instructions defined in standard operating procedures and collaborates closely with the Quality Assurance Team.
  • Participates in start/end of day and maintenance activities with instrumentation
  • Maintains inventory levels of key materials associated with the laboratory through internal ordering and purchase order generation
  • Responds to equipment alarms as needed
  • Leads projects and resources to organize and maintain the laboratory
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with at least 3 years work experience in a position associated with science, technology, or other regulated industry
  • Demonstrated ability to work within a Clinical Research Organization (CRO) or a CLIA or CAP-Certified laboratory
  • Experience or knowledge of GCLP and other related quality systems
  • Ability to work in a BSL2 laboratory environment, in the presence of chemicals and reagents
  • Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to change priorities quickly
  • Proficient with computers and data entry including the Microsoft Office Suite
  • Effective clear verbal and written communication skills and ability to handle and communicate important scientific or technical information
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment

Why You’ll Like Working For Us:

Our Technology: Quanterix’ technology is designed to enable much earlier disease detection, better prognoses and enhanced treatment methods to improve the quality of life and longevity of the population for generations to come. The technology is currently being used for research applications in several therapeutic areas. The company was established in 2007 and is in Billerica, Massachusetts. For additional Information, please visit https://www.quanterix.com.

Our Commitment To Employees: We have a free, state-of-the-art onsite fitness center for all employees. To keep you fueled up, we provide onsite employees free bagels every Monday morning, and free snacks and drinks every day! Quanterix hosts Virtual Bingo nights with all employees when we can see families, pets, and win amazing prizes. Unwind on Tuesdays and Thursdays with a virtual yoga session. In addition to competitive compensation and a 401k plan with an employer match, we offer competitive health, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents. We offer a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, and Mental Health Care, we offer generous Maternity & Paternity leave, Family Medical Leave, Fertility Assistance, Dependent Care, Military Leave and Vacation Carryover. All employees are awarded Equity, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, a Performance Bonus, and 1:1 Financial Counseling/Planning. We also offer Tuition Assistance.

TalentBoost is now Ignyte AI.

This job has been posted by Ignyte AI on behalf of Quanterix. Ignyte AI is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of Ignyte AI not to discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.



Posted On: Monday, May 22, 2023



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