Sample Management Technician (f/m/d)

Avantor is seeking a motivated Sample Management Technician (f/m/d) in Basel. In this role, you will handle our customer’s clinical samples and ensure their proper administration and storage.

This role is a permanent, full-time position, based at our pharma customer’s site in Basel. Next to the base salary, we offer regulated working hours, an annual bonus, training opportunities, and a company pension scheme. Interested? Let’s talk!

Working hours: Monday-Friday, starting between 07:00-08:00 and then 8 hours daily (40 hours/week)

What we’re looking for

Education: Completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology or a related field

Experience: First hands-on experience with managing biological/human samples

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of GxP and rules of conduct in a biological laboratory is a must. Good know-how of GCP would be an asset.
• Experience in computerized system validation following SOPs and guidelines is desired
• Good IT user knowledge of Excel and SAP is an advantage
• Fluency in English is a must, German proficiency is an advantage
• Detail-oriented, quality focus, and structured working style
• Ability to take initiative and collaborate with our customer to continuously expand and improve our services

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Manage the clinical sample life cycle, including national and international shipments: reception, shipping, storage, and disposal following GCP guidelines
• Manage frozen (-80°C or -20°C) and room temperature samples: unpack, log, store, dispose, and maintain chain of custody
• Track and reconcile clinical samples using the customer's tracking systems
• Perform regular quality controls and inventory of samples, including database updates
• Act as a first point of contact for solving all sample logistics and admin issues; transfer samples to the appropriate labs or to storage facilities as required
• Support general laboratory operations activities including restocking (e.g. lab consumables, reagents, supplies), equipment maintenance (pH meters, balances, plate washers), and glass washing/autoclaving
• Assist with administrative tasks related to laboratory upkeep (e.g. inventory management, lab operational checklists, equipment logs, and file records maintenance)
• Prepare general lab solutions and assist with aliquoting of samples
• Always listen to customer concerns and actively think about how laboratory support processes can be improved
• General order and cleanliness, strict adherence to EHS and GCP regulations

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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