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Sample Management Specialist

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring for a notable global leader in pharmaceutical research, clinical development, and laboratory services supporting innovative drug development programs.

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???? Duration: 12-Month Contract with the potential for extension or additional opportunities based on performance and business needs.
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Pay: 18.50/hr

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Position Summary

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is seeking a Sample Management Specialist to support laboratory operations by coordinating the receipt, accessioning, tracking, storage, inventory, and distribution of clinical and research samples. This role is critical to ensuring sample integrity, regulatory compliance, and efficient laboratory workflows in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

The ideal candidate has experience working with biological or laboratory samples, strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while supporting multiple laboratory teams.

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Key ResponsibilitiesSample Receipt & Inventory Management

• Receive, inspect, accession, label, and log incoming laboratory samples and reference standards.

• Maintain accurate sample inventory records throughout the sample lifecycle.

• Coordinate sample storage, retrieval, transportation, shipment, and final disposition.

• Ensure proper chain of custody and sample traceability.

Laboratory Operations

• Support daily laboratory operations by responding to sample requests from scientific and laboratory staff.

• Communicate sample status and inventory updates to internal stakeholders.

• Assist laboratory personnel in following established sample handling procedures.

• Monitor environmental storage conditions and respond to storage unit alarms when necessary.

• Participate in sample disposal and material return activities according to established procedures.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), laboratory policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Complete investigation reports, deviation documentation, and assist with Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) when required.

• Review laboratory requests to ensure compliance with applicable SOPs and quality standards.

• Assist with training team members on sample handling procedures, storage requirements, and regulatory expectations.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve sample management processes and laboratory workflow efficiency.

• Maintain accurate documentation supporting laboratory quality systems.

• Perform all assigned work safely, accurately, and within required timelines.

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Required QualificationsEducation

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Associate degree, technical certificate, or additional laboratory coursework is a plus.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting laboratory operations, sample management, accessioning, inventory control, or related scientific environments.

• Experience working in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, clinical, diagnostic, or research laboratories is preferred.

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Preferred Skills

• Clinical sample accessioning and laboratory sample management

• Sample receipt, labeling, tracking, and inventory control

• Chain of custody documentation

• Laboratory documentation and record management

• SOP compliance and regulated laboratory environments (GLP, GCP, GMP, CAP, CLIA, or similar)

• Experience with laboratory inventory systems or LIMS is a plus

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills

• Ability to troubleshoot issues and work collaboratively within cross-functional laboratory teams

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Work Environment

• Onsite laboratory environment

• Fast-paced, team-oriented scientific setting

• Requires adherence to laboratory safety protocols and the use of appropriate PPE

• Position involves handling biological and research samples while maintaining strict quality and documentation standards

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Why Work with Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences?

When you partner with Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences, you'll gain access to competitive weekly pay, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits, professional development resources, and the opportunity to build valuable experience with one of the world's leading life sciences organizations. Throughout your assignment, you'll receive dedicated recruiter support to help ensure your success.

Pay Details: $17.00 to $18.50 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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