
Quality Control Chemistry Sample Management Coordinator
17h17 hours agoNephron Pharmaceuticals
West Columbia, US · Full-time · $55,000 – $75,000
About this role
QC Chemistry Sample Management Coordinators manage the receipt, storage, organization, and disposal of Analytical Services laboratory samples in a high-growth, fast-paced, dynamic work environment. They ensure compliance with FDA and DEA regulations while receiving and logging samples into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). This role supports QC practices to maintain flexibility amid changing manufacturing priorities.
Daily tasks include distributing, bagging, and labeling samples according to testing needs, maintaining organization in sample receiving areas. Coordinators identify samples for outside testing, ship to third-party labs, and oversee waste disposal by completing destruction forms. They communicate discrepancies in ID and lot numbers to appropriate persons.
The role operates in a compliant QC laboratory setting, assisting with overall cleanliness to meet cGMP requirements. It involves providing guidance to resolve compliance issues, discrepancies, and violations of policies. Additional duties arise as needed to avoid backlogs and support fast-changing priorities.
Opportunities exist to recognize and initiate continuous improvements in sample handling, documentation, and communication for better efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. The position fosters an environment of trust, teamwork, open communication, and recognition. Coordinators contribute to exceeding customer expectations through detailed, organized processes.
Requirements
- Experience using LabVantage or similar software preferred
- Ability to use a computer and different programs efficiently
- Detailed oriented with excellent organizational skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills to handle multiple tasks within limited timeframes
- Knowledge of FDA manufacturing/regulatory quality systems regulations
- Experience with cGMP documentation systems
- Ability to change direction to meet shifting organizational and sample demands
- Ability to manage resources accurately under pressure
Responsibilities
- Receive and log samples in accordance with SOPs and GMP requirements through LIMS or other tracking systems
- Distribute, bag, and label samples according to required testing needs ensuring sample management
- Maintain organization in sample receiving
- Identify samples needed for outside testing and follow procedures for shipping to third party labs
- Maintain an organized and clean sample storage area for all active and tested samples
- Communicate with appropriate persons concerning ID and lot number discrepancies
- Complete waste destruction forms and oversee sample waste disposal within the laboratory
- Recognize and initiate continuous improvement opportunities in sample handling, documentation, or communication processes
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