Key Responsibilities:
Sample Handling and Documentation:
- Receive and log incoming samples, ensuring accurate and complete documentation.
- Prepare samples for analysis, including labeling, aliquoting, and distribution to appropriate testing areas.
Sample Storage and Transport:
- Manage the storage of samples in designated locations, maintaining proper environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity).
- Retrieve and transport samples as needed for testing or further processing, ensuring traceability and chain of custody.
Compliance and Quality Checks:
- Adhere to all relevant SOPs, regulatory requirements, and quality standards in sample management.
- Perform regular quality checks and audits of sample storage areas to ensure compliance and integrity.
Record Keeping and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in sample management databases or systems.
- Generate reports on sample status, inventory levels, and other metrics as required.
Equipment Maintenance:
- Ensure that all sample management equipment (e.g., freezers, refrigerators, spectrophotometer) is properly maintained and calibrated.
- Coordinate with maintenance and repair services as needed.
Training and Mentorship:
- Train junior technicians and new staff on sample management procedures and best practices.
- Provide ongoing support and mentorship to team members, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
Inventory Management:
- Monitor and manage inventory levels of sample-related supplies (e.g., tubes, labels, reagents).
- Place orders for supplies and manage relationships with vendors.
Issue Resolution:
- Address and resolve issues related to sample management, such as discrepancies, sample damage, or equipment malfunctions.
- Implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence of issues.
Qualifications:
- Experience in sample management within a GMP environment.
- Strong understanding of laboratory equipment management.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain compliance with GMP guidelines and protocols.
- Proficiency in maintaining stock and ordering supplies.
Additional Information:
- This role requires effective communication with stakeholders to ensure proper maintenance and timely escalation of equipment qualifications.
- The position may involve working at multiple sites and coordinating with various departments.
Our Offer:
- A full-time position with a competitive salary.
- A budget of 16.66% (holiday allowance and year-end bonus) of your gross salary, which can be used monthly.
- Flexible working hours, in consultation.
- Personal training budget of €2,100 every 3 years.
- Contribution to travel expenses from the first kilometer.
- Good accessibility by public transport, with private parking available.
- Pension scheme with Zorg & Welzijn.