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Sample Management Technician

Job description

Benefits
  • Be part of a supportive and stable working environment
  • Working within a global team

About the company
Work within a large global Biotechnology company that boasts a good company culture that is always expanding.

About the opportunity
This role is vital in managing clinical and non-clinical samples and materials, ensuring compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP), and Good Research Laboratory Practice (GRLP) standards in a fast-paced research environment.

Duties:
  • Manage sample inventory in freezers and refrigerators, performing regular stock checks.
  • Ensure accurate labelling and registration of incoming materials in the Inventory Management system.
  • Coordinate shipments of samples to/from offsite storage facilities.
  • Retrieve and return samples for laboratory testing as requested.
  • Ensure compliance with OECD GLP, ISO/IEC 17025, and CSL policies.
  • Support internal and external audits and contribute to quality assurance processes.
  • Collaborate with scientists, study leads, and quality teams to ensure smooth sample handling.
  • Participate in process improvements and innovation in sample management practices.
Requirements: 
  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field.
  • 2-3 years experience in sample management, inventory control, or laboratory operations (preferred).
  • Proficiency in electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN), inventory management software, and freezer management systems.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain compliance and data integrity.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Culture
Although a large, global company, they are able to provide a family-like culture and prides itself in improving the lives of others.

Why this opportunity is right for you
This is a Full-time 12-month contract opportunity based in Melbourne working onsite Monday to Friday.

How to Apply
Click apply or contact Georgia Graham, Senior Recruitment Consultant on +61370371653 for a confidential discussion.