About the Role
Cogent Scientific is seeking a Sample Management Coordinator to support the life sciences industry with specialized laboratory services. This role offers the opportunity to build on your skills and knowledge while working with experts and cutting-edge instrumentation.
Responsibilities
- Conducting quality checks and troubleshooting on multiple instruments daily (liquid handlers, balances, etc.), including performing start up and shut down.
- Ensuring devices have sufficient consumables for daily operations.
- Receiving and managing routine and daily orders from LIMS system.
- Weighing and preparing samples for storage and shipping.
- Sharing best practices and improvement opportunities.
- Clearly documenting all laboratory duties.
- Keeping lab space clean and safe.
Requirements
- BS-Chemistry, Biology or related field with 1-2 years of industry experience (preferably pharma, clinical research or medical laboratory).
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills – verbal and written. Ability to communicate issues as they occur.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. consistently.
- Works well both as a team and as an individual.
- Demonstration of very strong problem-solving skills, a high level of learning agility, and the ability to work across functions.
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the leadership and communication skills necessary to operate effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and an adaptable approach to goal delivery.
Skills
- Quality checks
- Troubleshooting
- Instrument operation
- Sample management
- Laboratory documentation
- Problem-solving
- Communication
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
- Day shift
Experience Level
- 1-2 years of industry experience
Education Level
- BS-Chemistry, Biology or related field
Benefits
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Parental leave
- PTO and paid holidays
- Relocation benefits may be included
About the Company
- Cogent Scientific is an insourced contract research organization supporting the life sciences industry with specialized laboratory services.
- Our mission is to advance research, foster collaboration, and accelerate innovation with quality and a commitment to excellence.
- We value Client Focused, Outstanding, Good, Employee-Centric, Nimble, and Team-Oriented principles.
Equal Opportunity
- Cogent Scientific provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on any legally protected characteristic.
- Reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process is available upon request.
