Central Lab Specialist - Lab Support

Performing critical work that impacts our industry and our world’s health while problem solving and innovating in the field – at KCAS Bio that is what we get to do every day. If that gets you excited too, then maybe working in the Lab Support group at KCAS Bio is the spot for you.

Performing critical work that impacts our industry and our world’s health while problem solving and innovating in the field – at KCAS Bio that is what we get to do every day. If that gets you excited too, then maybe working as a Central Lab Specialist at KCAS Bio is the role for you. 

When you work as a Central Lab Specialist on the Laboratory Support team at KCAS Bio, you get to further our mission by recording/tracking biological and analytical samples received for Central Lab storage and following distribution protocols.  

The Central Lab team uses their expertise to secure the receipt, distribution, storage, and destruction of biological and analytical samples.  

They also communicate with laboratory personnel and clients to ensure documentation, sample database entry, discrepancy reporting, packaging, and mailing of all samples.

• Logs incoming shipments in Central Lab database and confirms sample details versus manifest 
• Communicates sample receipt to originating clinical site and client   
• Reports sample condition on receipt and discrepancies to clinical site and client 
• With supervision, understands basics of clinical trial protocols and relationship to study samples received and clinical kitting supplies 
• Log samples out of database to receiving lab and prepare packing materials for sample shipments 
• Maintain accurate freezer inventory of all study related biological test samples in house 
• Maintain Chain of Custody of for all samples 
• Assist as necessary in tracking samples through short or long-term storage, shipment and/or disposal according to client request 
• Maintain supply inventory and order supplies, prepare barcoded labels, collection containers, tubes, sample storage boxes, and other clinical supplies 
• Fulfill client orders for kits, and move, pack, and lift large boxes for clinical supplies 
• Communicate with couriers and agencies to understand and comply with foreign and domestic shipping regulations 
• Work with minimal supervision and assist with problem solving for transaction discrepancies 
• Other duties as assigned 

• Associate's degree and 2 years of related experience 
• Experience with Blood Borne Pathogen/Safety/PPE 
• Experience with relevant government and agency regulations 
• IATA, BBP, and PPE training preferred 

(Please note this is a representative summary of responsibilities, not a comprehensive or exclusive list of the duties to be performed in any position. Employees must follow instructions and perform additional duties as requested.)

WHO YOU ARE

You will thrive at KCAS Bio if you enjoy a relational environment, are purpose- and values-driven, embrace constant development and supportive leadership, and enjoy being part of innovative work.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

Our benefits include, and extend beyond, the traditional package. At KCAS Bio, you will enjoy company sponsored events like food trucks, family days and spirit days. You will grow in your career with KCAS University. You will be able to connect with like-minded employees to further KCAS Bio's approach to key areas such as wellness, inclusion, and community outreach. You will engage as an owner in our stock ownership program. You will have access to the latest technology. And you will be able to invest in the community with paid time off to volunteer.

WHO WE ARE

We are a fast-growing contract research organization (CRO) headquartered in Kansas City, pioneering the latest drug development in both human and animal health fields. Demand for our expertise is growing and so is our need for great people to work in nimble, empowered teams committed to one another’s growth. At KCAS Bio, we advance both great science AND great people.

KCAS Bio is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Among other things, we provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected category; we recruit qualified candidates without regard to citizenship status based on internal processes that enable us to hire the right candidates consistent with the appropriate U.S. Immigration framework; and (3) we work with and provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Anyone who needs reasonable accommodation may send an email to kcasrecruiting@kcasbio.com or call 913-248-3000 (for TTY assistance call 711) and ask for Human Resources.

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