Quality Control Logistics - Sample Handler (Philadelphia)

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Quality Control Logistics, Sample Handler
Philadelphia, PA

The Quality Control Logistics, Sample Handler will ensure time-sensitive distribution of quality control samples in support of QC-related activities. They will be responsible for sample inventory management as well as internal and external sample distribution, including storage and shipping under appropriate conditions, for all of the iCTC cell therapy asset.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Inventory management of Quality Control raw material, in-process, and final product samples, including inventory tracking and reconciliation.
• Ensures timely sample distribution in support of Quality Control activities, including internal distribution and external shipping
• Ensures proper storage of sample inventory and proper shipping conditions, as needed
• Manage external vendors with respect to inventory management, including sample receipt and documentation
• Support internal/external audits, as needed
• Maintain current knowledge base of regulations, corporate policies, and industry best practices, trends, and standards to ensure that the function remains in compliance with applicable requirements
• Packaging of samples using temperature controlled dewars, cold packs, and dry ice

• Support ramp up QC and other activities in a newly built facility

Education and Qualifications:

• Associate degree or 2+ years of relevant GMP experience
• Experience with inventory and/or logistics in the pharmaceutical industry
• Detail-oriented with strong mathematical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong collaboration, time management, and organizational skills are required
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Hands-on laboratory experience with sample handling, inventory, and cryo-shipping

Company Description:

About Ascent:

Ascent is a leading national technology consulting and professional services firm that focuses on tactical and strategic consulting. Ascent's fundamental business is providing staffing services to Large Enterprise clients in our core market verticals: Financial Services, Healthcare, and Life Sciences. We focus the majority of our efforts in Staff Augmentation support of Large Enterprise Clients who utilize a Vendor Management System. Ascent works as both a reliable supplier in support of programs, as well as a Strategic Advisor in support of enterprise efforts to establish best in class preferred vendor programs. Ascent was ranked in the 2007 and 2008 Inc. 500 and recognized specifically for its innovative work in staff augmentation support of Large Enterprise preferred vendor accounts.

If you are ready to propel your career to new heights… read on. We are looking for talented and dedicated colleagues to join our phenomenal team. At Ascent, we have created an environment where culture, commitment and opportunity converge to yield a truly unique place to work. We know that every employee has something important to say and that every employee is integral to our success. Where else can you walk over to a founder and talk about your ideas to help build our business and have that idea implemented in 48 hours? More importantly, we do everything we can to make sure our employees not only have great jobs, but great lives.