Advancing medicine to save lives. Together.
Thanks to many decades of experience and our passion for what we do, we make an essential contribution to the global availability of biopharmaceuticals, especially for patients with rare and serious diseases.
Rentschler Biopharma SE is a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused exclusively on client projects. We offer customized full-service solutions for bioprocess development and the production of complex biopharmaceuticals. As a German family-owned company with an international footprint and global reach, we combine experts, expertise and years of experience to develop best-in-class solutions – together with our clients.
Rentschler Biopharma has approximately 1,400 employees and is headquartered in Laupheim, Germany, with a site in Milford, MA, USA. In 2024, we joined the United Nations Global Compact, underlining our commitment to sustainability.
As an independent family-owned company, we live by the motto: Many hands, many minds - ONE TEAM! Open, respectful cooperation characterizes our working environment, where quality awareness, diligence and responsibility are our top priorities. With all the diversity of our talents in the Rentschler team, we pursue one vision together: advancing medicine to save lives.
The Sample Management Technician is responsible for ensuring that all samples are entered into the appropriate tracking system. Either paper based or Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and made available to the lab staff in a timely manner. Responsible for receipt and entry of samples. Provides timely notification of sample receipt. Maintains chain-of-custody. They will identify and document all discrepancies between client paperwork, LIMS, and sample containers.
Join our QC team with a quality mindset first to help make and release medicines for better lives. Our team is built on trust, respect, and integrity. The quality mindset is about operating with reliability, efficiency, and honest feedback.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Performs a variety of sample management duties, including labeling, preparing samples for shipment, transporting to laboratories or Supply Chain, maintaining inventory, and discarding samples as needed
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Responsible for the receipt and entry of samples
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Conducts aseptic aliquotation of samples to maintain sample integrity
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Ensures all sample types are stored according to proper storage requirements
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Reviews and matches sample paperwork to physical samples, communicates any discrepancies, and distributes relevant sample information and documentation
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Handles, stores, and disposes of hazardous materials safely, following OSHA guidelines and company standard operating procedures (SOPs)
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Performs all work in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), company policies, and client requirements
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Conducts basic cleaning and maintenance of temperature-controlled chambers and laboratory equipment
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Maintains inventory and discards samples according to established SOPs
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Completes other related duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
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High School diploma and 3+ years of related experience, OR Associate Degree and 2+ years of related experience, OR Bachelor’s Degree
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Ability to work in a clean room environment
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Excellent organizational skills along with good written and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail
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Proficiency in GMP's and ability to follow instructions and work as a team member
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Proficiency in office tools is a plus
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Proficient with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and other electronic systems
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Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
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Assists in training of QC laboratory staff, as needed
Working Conditions
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Laboratory environment working with chemical reagents and analytical equipment
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Personal Protective Equipment must be worn as required
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Entry into utilities rooms for water sampling
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Clean Room gowning and scrubs
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Normal office working conditions: computer, phone, files, fax, copier
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Minimum travel required (Less than 10% domestic)
Physical Requirements
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Frequent lifting up to 10 lbs
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Frequent standing/walking to work in lab environment for extended periods
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Frequent sitting for extended periods to use computer
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Base Pay Range
$29/hr - $36/hr
Disclosure Statement
Rentschler Biopharma, Inc is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base pay range listed for this position is the anticipated annual base salary range the organization reasonably, and in good faith, expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other application factors permissible by law. The annual base salary is just one component of our Total Rewards package, which also includes our annual discretionary bonus program, medical insurance, our generous 401K program, plus a host of other benefits to aligned to support our employees’ personal and professional wellness. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.
