Coordinator, Sample Laboratory Operations

Overview

Imagine\u2026 2 weeks after the birth of your child you realize they aren't meeting critical developmental milestones and after months of doctor's appointments you are told your baby has a rare neurological disease that would impact how they would live their lives. This is the reality of parents whose children have Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and it's the reason why we at Novartis Gene Therapies are laser focused on bringing hope and possibility to those devastated by rare genetic diseases.

The Coordinator, Sample Laboratory Operations , is responsible for managing and tracking samples and tasks associated with the Technical Research and Development laboratory (TR&D) and Technical Development (TD) team.

Responsibilities

• Manages internal and external lab testing performed by TR&D and TD including contracting and invoicing.
• Works with various teams to define budgets for sample testing
• Manages long term and short term sample forecasts.
• Manages sample logistics for internal and external testing labs.
• Responsible for development, maintenance, and on-boarding of a LIMS system and training other users on LIMS system.
• Tracks and reports Key Performance Indicators for analytical sample testing.
• Data management, including gathering and reporting data from testing labs to the requestor.
• Looks for opportunities to implement operation excellence and continuous improvement.
• Manages material requests and sample inventory.
• Proactively communicates status, issues, and actions to appropriate parties.
• Adheres to all EH&S policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Program Management or related discipline with 2 years of related experience.
• Experience with project management systems, LIMS, and other operational/organizational planning tools.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across different functions within the organization.
• Excellent computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

The level of this position will be based on the final candidate's qualifications.

Why Novartis?

769 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2020, and while we're proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people's lives. We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.

We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world's toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying! Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!

Novartis Gene Therapies Benefit Summary:

Annual bonus, long term incentive, health insurance, paid vacation/holidays, potential flexible working arrangements (based on role) and an employee recognition program are available for this position, among many other benefits provided to employees of Novartis Gene Therapies.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Novartis Gene Therapies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, sexual orientation or veteran status.

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