Logistics Technician II

Job Title Sample Coordinator
Job Location Type In Person
Location North Chicago IL 60064
Job Type 12-Month Contract
Shift Schedule 1st Shift Monday Friday 8-Hour Shift

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Sample Coordinator to support sample management operations within a GLP-regulated laboratory environment.

This role is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience in biological sample processing laboratory logistics and regulated documentation practices. The selected candidate will work closely with scientists and project managers to ensure samples are received processed documented and transferred accurately in accordance with SOPs study protocols and regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate and manage sample receipt processing storage and transfer activities in accordance with SOPs and study protocols
• Work cross-functionally with scientists project managers QA teams and laboratory personnel to support operational needs
• Log and receive clinical and toxicology trial shipments while maintaining accurate documentation and chain of custody
• Safely handle biological matrices including:
  • Plasma
  • Urine
  • Blood
  • CSF
    within a Biosafety Level 2 laboratory environment
• Document sample conditions shipment records and receipt details following ALCOA documentation practices
• Notify management and sample owners of abnormal sample conditions or discrepancies
• Perform self-review and peer-review of documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Monitor environmental storage units including:
  • Refrigerators
  • -20 C freezers
  • -80 C automated freezers
• Maintain sample integrity and escalate concerns related to storage handling or compliance
• Support QA audits and assist in addressing audit findings
• Utilize SQL databases and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) to track sample activity

• Bachelor s degree (preferably in Life Sciences) or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Minimum 1 year of related laboratory or sample management experience
• Experience working in a GLP-regulated environment preferred
• Strong understanding of:
  • Sample management processes
  • Chain of custody practices
  • Regulated laboratory documentation
• Experience using:
  • LIMS systems (Watson LIMS StarLIMS or similar)
  • Electronic laboratory notebooks
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong organizational multitasking and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and contribute operational improvement ideas

• Experience supporting clinical or toxicology studies
• Familiarity with automated freezer systems and SQL databases
• Experience supporting QA audits and compliance activities
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline
• Comfortable working in regulated laboratory environments
• Able to manage multiple priorities accurately and efficiently
• Strong team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills