Temp, Clinical Sample Specialist - Biospecimen Operations
Johnson City, TNPosted Apr 14, 2026
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Benefits
Paid Time OffHealth Insurance
Job Description
ngly complex trials. Additionally, we provide Functional Service Provider (FSP) Solutions, supporting our clients with scientific and technical expertise, acting as an extension of their team, coordinating all laboratory related needs, advising on strategies for lab data collection and providing end-to-end analytical and logistical solutions.
Job Summary
The Temp, Clinical Sample Specialist, is responsible for sample management activities for samples arriving at a LabConnect facility. The Temp, Clinical Sample Specialist will perform tasks in support of receiving specimens for storage, onsite processing, or shipments to partner laboratories or other facilities. Will also communicate with other departments such as Client Services (CS), Sample Tracking Solutions (STS), and Clinical Trial Materials (CTM) to ensure the timely and accurate handling of samples.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure tasks and data are completed with accuracy and attention to detail.
Sample shipment receipt, inbound tracking documentation and breakdown of kits received
Specimen transport to different areas within the facility
Order requisition registration and accessioning
Specimen labeling
Assist with quality control (QC) of specimens for courier pick-ups, scheduled shipments, ad hoc shipments, specimen destructions and same day shipping packages
Identification of sample discrepancies and ability to follow appropriate escalation paths
Assist with QC checks on specimens from storage for shipments and destruction
Handling, recycling and disposal of dry ice
Storage freezer and refrigerator maintenance
Disposal of shipping materials
Restock supplies
Scan requisitions
Reply to emails in a timely manner
Completion of daily checklists
Attend classes/meetings, to include dangerous goods training
Completion of 6 hours of continuing education per year
Knowledge of Good Documentation Practice (GDP) and universal safety precautions
Other duties as required by management
Education and Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. BA/BS, in laboratory science, health science, or business; or an associate’s degree with at least 2 years of clinical research, clinical lab, or other relevant experience preferred.
Skills and Ability
Knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Word and Excel.
Ability to work in various computer systems such as Laboratory Information Management Systems.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to speak effectively before groups.
Capable of executing instructions provided in oral, written, or diagram form.
Able to troubleshoot issues related to specimen management.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the occupant is regularly required to:
Sit 50% of the time.
Stand 50% of the time.
Walk and/or reach with hands and arms 50% of the time.
Read text of various sizes.
Communicate with others and hear.
Lift, pull and/or push up to 50 pounds.
Work in an environment with moderate noise levels.
Exposure to dry ice and cold.
Handles biological samples.
Travel Requirements: Minimal
Join our team and discover how your work can impact patients' lives around the world!
Some of the Perks our LabConnectors Love:
• Financial Security (Base Pay, 401k Match and Possible Annual Bonus Eligibility)
• Health Benefits beginning on date of hire
• PTO plan, plus 11 Paid Company Holidays, and 1 Day to Volunteer in your community
• Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
• We celebrate our differences, which enriches our culture!
In addition to great perks and challenging work assignments, we invest in our people with career growth opportunities, globally. We believe in a friendly and collaborative environment with open lines of communication. While living out our values of People First, Quality Focused, Customer Centered, Technology Driven, and Accountability Always.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and value the diversity of our workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. To learn more about equal employment opportunity, please view the posters here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters
LabConnect also prioritizes the privacy and security of your personal data. All candidate information is handled in accordance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). To learn more, please review our Privacy Notice on our website, by navigating to https://www.labconnect.com/
If you need assistance to complete your job application, search for a job opening, or submit an online application at LabConnect, please email [email protected] or call +1 (423) 722-3155.
Job Summary
The Temp, Clinical Sample Specialist, is responsible for sample management activities for samples arriving at a LabConnect facility. The Temp, Clinical Sample Specialist will perform tasks in support of receiving specimens for storage, onsite processing, or shipments to partner laboratories or other facilities. Will also communicate with other departments such as Client Services (CS), Sample Tracking Solutions (STS), and Clinical Trial Materials (CTM) to ensure the timely and accurate handling of samples.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure tasks and data are completed with accuracy and attention to detail.
Sample shipment receipt, inbound tracking documentation and breakdown of kits received
Specimen transport to different areas within the facility
Order requisition registration and accessioning
Specimen labeling
Assist with quality control (QC) of specimens for courier pick-ups, scheduled shipments, ad hoc shipments, specimen destructions and same day shipping packages
Identification of sample discrepancies and ability to follow appropriate escalation paths
Assist with QC checks on specimens from storage for shipments and destruction
Handling, recycling and disposal of dry ice
Storage freezer and refrigerator maintenance
Disposal of shipping materials
Restock supplies
Scan requisitions
Reply to emails in a timely manner
Completion of daily checklists
Attend classes/meetings, to include dangerous goods training
Completion of 6 hours of continuing education per year
Knowledge of Good Documentation Practice (GDP) and universal safety precautions
Other duties as required by management
Education and Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. BA/BS, in laboratory science, health science, or business; or an associate’s degree with at least 2 years of clinical research, clinical lab, or other relevant experience preferred.
Skills and Ability
Knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Word and Excel.
Ability to work in various computer systems such as Laboratory Information Management Systems.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to speak effectively before groups.
Capable of executing instructions provided in oral, written, or diagram form.
Able to troubleshoot issues related to specimen management.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the occupant is regularly required to:
Sit 50% of the time.
Stand 50% of the time.
Walk and/or reach with hands and arms 50% of the time.
Read text of various sizes.
Communicate with others and hear.
Lift, pull and/or push up to 50 pounds.
Work in an environment with moderate noise levels.
Exposure to dry ice and cold.
Handles biological samples.
Travel Requirements: Minimal
Join our team and discover how your work can impact patients' lives around the world!
Some of the Perks our LabConnectors Love:
• Financial Security (Base Pay, 401k Match and Possible Annual Bonus Eligibility)
• Health Benefits beginning on date of hire
• PTO plan, plus 11 Paid Company Holidays, and 1 Day to Volunteer in your community
• Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
• We celebrate our differences, which enriches our culture!
In addition to great perks and challenging work assignments, we invest in our people with career growth opportunities, globally. We believe in a friendly and collaborative environment with open lines of communication. While living out our values of People First, Quality Focused, Customer Centered, Technology Driven, and Accountability Always.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and value the diversity of our workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. To learn more about equal employment opportunity, please view the posters here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters
LabConnect also prioritizes the privacy and security of your personal data. All candidate information is handled in accordance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). To learn more, please review our Privacy Notice on our website, by navigating to https://www.labconnect.com/
If you need assistance to complete your job application, search for a job opening, or submit an online application at LabConnect, please email [email protected] or call +1 (423) 722-3155.
Qualifications
- •High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- •Knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Word and Excel
- •Ability to work in various computer systems such as Laboratory Information Management Systems
- •Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- •Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- •Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- •Ability to speak effectively before groups
- •Capable of executing instructions provided in oral, written, or diagram form
- •Communicate with others and hear
- •Work in an environment with moderate noise levels
- •Exposure to dry ice and cold
- •Travel Requirements: Minimal
Benefits
- •Financial Security (Base Pay, 401k Match and Possible Annual Bonus Eligibility)
- •Health Benefits beginning on date of hire
- •PTO plan, plus 11 Paid Company Holidays, and 1 Day to Volunteer in your community
- •Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
- •We celebrate our differences, which enriches our culture!
Responsibilities
- •The Temp, Clinical Sample Specialist, is responsible for sample management activities for samples arriving at a LabConnect facility
- •The Temp, Clinical Sample Specialist will perform tasks in support of receiving specimens for storage, onsite processing, or shipments to partner laboratories or other facilities
- •Will also communicate with other departments such as Client Services (CS), Sample Tracking Solutions (STS), and Clinical Trial Materials (CTM) to ensure the timely and accurate handling of samples
- •Ensure tasks and data are completed with accuracy and attention to detail
- •Sample shipment receipt, inbound tracking documentation and breakdown of kits received
- •Specimen transport to different areas within the facility
- •Order requisition registration and accessioning
- •Specimen labeling
- •Assist with quality control (QC) of specimens for courier pick-ups, scheduled shipments, ad hoc shipments, specimen destructions and same day shipping packages
- •Identification of sample discrepancies and ability to follow appropriate escalation paths
- •Assist with QC checks on specimens from storage for shipments and destruction
- •Handling, recycling and disposal of dry ice
- •Storage freezer and refrigerator maintenance
- •Disposal of shipping materials
- •Reply to emails in a timely manner
- •Completion of daily checklists
- •Attend classes/meetings, to include dangerous goods training
- •Completion of 6 hours of continuing education per year
- •Knowledge of Good Documentation Practice (GDP) and universal safety precautions
- •Other duties as required by management
- •Able to troubleshoot issues related to specimen management
- •Supervisory Responsibilities: None
- •While performing the duties of this job, the occupant is regularly required to:
- •Sit 50% of the time
- •Stand 50% of the time
- •Walk and/or reach with hands and arms 50% of the time
- •Read text of various sizes
- •Lift, pull and/or push up to 50 pounds
- •Handles biological samples
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