Sample Management Technician

Job Title: Sample Management Technician

Job Description

The Sample Management Technician supports a high-volume clinical laboratory by accurately receiving, preparing, and routing biological specimens in a fast-paced, regulated environment. This role focuses on specimen accessioning, sample sorting, and precise data entry to ensure every sample is processed according to established standard operating procedures and reaches the correct testing destination on time.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen accessioning, sample sorting, and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment according to established standard operating procedures.
• Introduce and prepare biological specimens for laboratory processing to ensure accurate and timely analysis.
• Open specimens and transfer material into appropriate secondary containers to prepare for analysis and testing.
• Verify that patient demographic information matches the corresponding test requisition forms to maintain data integrity.
• Enter patient and specimen information into computer systems for accurate tracking and documentation.
• Meet key production metrics and quality measures to support timely and reliable test results.
• Unpack incoming shipments and route specimens to their appropriate staging areas.
• Pack and ship specimens to designated testing facilities when required, following all handling and shipping protocols.
• Properly prepare, label, and store excess specimen samples in designated storage locations, including sub-zero freezers.
• Resolve and document issues related to problem specimens, including incomplete information, damaged containers, or other discrepancies.
• Handle and dispose of medical and chemical waste in accordance with environmental health and safety policies.
• Comply with all applicable environmental health and safety procedures and laboratory regulations.
• Operate automated instrumentation under supervision as needed to support specimen processing.
• Support specimen management and storage activities in environments such as blood banks, biobanks, or warehouse-style storage as applicable.
• Collaborate with team members and leadership to maintain workflow efficiency and uphold quality assurance standards.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED completion.
• At least 1 year of sample management or warehouse experience.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and efficiency in a production or laboratory environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift 30+ pounds and safely handle dry ice.
• Proficiency with computers, including use of Microsoft Office or similar software for data entry and tracking.
• Experience with sample handling, sample management, and specimen management.
• Ability to follow Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and standard operating procedures.
• Comfort working in fast-paced, high-throughput environments with production metrics.
• Ability to handle medical and chemical waste safely and in compliance with procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate or bachelors degree in a life science discipline.
• Experience working in a laboratory, blood bank, biobank, or similar biological sample environment.
• Experience with industrial freezers, sub-zero storage, and dry ice handling.
• Familiarity with data entry and tracking processes in laboratory or warehouse systems.
• Experience with sample preparation, sample storage, and specimen storage workflows.
• Exposure to quality management systems (QMS) and quality assurance (QA) practices.
• Experience with shipping, receiving, and box opening in a warehouse or production setting.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning or inventory systems.
• Experience in production environments involving specimen processing or sample processing.
• Comfort working in regulated clinical laboratory settings with established metrics and performance expectations.

Work Environment

This role is based in a regulated clinical laboratory facility in Indianapolis that operates as a fast-paced production environment focused on specimen management. Team members primarily stand and walk throughout the shift and regularly work with sub-zero freezers and dry ice for sample storage and handling. Multiple shift options are available, including first shift (approximately 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) and second shift (approximately 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.), with schedules offered Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday. The environment combines independent work with collaborative interaction, as technicians are responsible for meeting defined metrics each shift while also partnering with colleagues and leadership to maintain efficient workflows. Work involves the use of laboratory equipment, automated instruments under supervision, computer systems for data entry and tracking, and adherence to environmental health and safety procedures.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

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