Sample Management Assistant

Posted by: Regeneron

Posted date: Aug-02-2010

Location: Tarrytown, NY 10591

Regeneron is a biopharmaceutical Company that discovers, develops, and commercializes therapeutic medicines for the treatment of serious medical conditions. Regeneron currently markets ARCALYST (rilonacept) Injection for subcutaneous use for the treatment of a rare, inherited, inflammatory condition. The company has therapeutic candidates in clinical trials for the potential treatment of cancer, eye diseases and inflammatory diseases, and has preclinical programs in other diseases and disorders.

With a strong research base and product focus, Regeneron is able to understand thoroughly the biology of specific disease states, discover potential therapeutic candidates and evaluate product candidates in clinical trials. Regeneron has developed several proprietary platform technologies, which it has incorporated into a comprehensive system that allows it to accelerate the discovery and design of fully human antibodies and move these candidates rapidly into clinical development.

We are looking for a Sample Management Assistant for our Sample Management Group, who will be responsible for the proper handling, receipt, and storage of clinical study samples as per internal SOP's and GLP's. Good interpersonal and organization skills are required. Strong computer skills and the ability to master new software programs are essential.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Computer proficiency with Excel and Word. Exposure to LIMS a plus.
- GLP and/or GMP experience preferred.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent written communication skills and extremely detailed documentation.
- Computer proficiency in Excel, Word, and experience with databases.
- GLP and/or GMP experience preferred.

Requirements
Requirements:
- Background in a science or computer related field
- Computer proficiency including spreadsheets and databases is necessary. Basic knowledge of Word and Excel
required.
- Ability to communicate effectively in verbal as well as written format
- Prior experience in handling clinical/toxicology samples is a plus.
- Vocational/technical school or Bachelor's degree (Major:Biology/Computer Science)
- 0 '2 years of experience.
- Hiring level commensurate with experience.

We offer an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package including stock incentives, 401k with company match as well as the expected health and welfare benefits. Comprehensive relocation benefits are available, as required.

Apply online at: https://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=874&ji=24 60141&sn=I