Management Technician
Location: Carlow, Co. Carlow
Hours: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Sample Management Technician to join a growing Quality Control team within a highly regulated laboratory environment in Carlow.
This role would suit someone with experience in sample handling, laboratory operations or quality-controlled environments who is organised, detail-oriented and committed to maintaining high standards. Experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology settings is beneficial, and candidates with a strong laboratory background and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.
The Role
As Sample Management Technician, you will be responsible for the receipt, tracking, storage and distribution of samples, ensuring all activities are completed accurately and in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and site procedures.
Key responsibilities include:
- Receive, log, label, track and manage biological, environmental and manufacturing samples.
- Maintain sample traceability and integrity throughout receipt, storage, distribution and disposal.
- Coordinate sample distribution to QC laboratories to support testing schedules and timely product release.
- Update sample records and inventory using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and other tracking systems.
- Monitor sample storage conditions, locations and retention inventories to ensure compliance.
- Complete all sample management documentation, data entry and record reviews accurately and on time.
- Support investigations into sample discrepancies, non-conformances, deviations and storage excursions.
- Review sample management records to maintain data integrity and a right-first-time approach.
- Assist with laboratory audits and inspections by ensuring records are accurate and inspection-ready.
- Monitor sample volumes, priorities and operational issues, communicating effectively with the wider QC team.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, root cause investigations and operational performance reviews.
- Support the management of laboratory consumables, sample containers and associated inventory.
You will work closely with the Sample Management Lead and wider laboratory team, following established safety, quality and regulatory procedures at all times.
What We’re Looking For
- A degree or higher qualification is preferred, ideally in Science, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Science or a related discipline.
- Experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology or laboratory environment is advantageous.
- Knowledge of cGMP, GDP and laboratory quality systems.
- Experience using LIMS, sample tracking software or electronic inventory systems is desirable.
- Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and high sample volumes.
- Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to accurate documentation and data integrity.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and relevant computer applications.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- An understanding of deviations, investigations and change control would be beneficial.
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies is an advantage.
- A proactive, flexible and quality-focused approach to work.
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