Biorepository Bioanalytic Specialist 1 - PM Biorepository

About the role

The Biorepository Bioanalyte Specialist 1 (BAS 1) supports the operational, analytical, and technical functions of the Tampa General Hospital/USF Health Precision Medicine Biorepository (PMBioR) by assisting in the processing, handling, and maintenance of biological analytes and associated specimens. The role contributes to accurate sample tracking, high‑quality analyte preparation, and adherence to biospecimen integrity standards essential to the success of clinical and translational research programs at Tampa General Hospital and its Cancer Institute. Working under general supervision and following established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines, the BAS 1 performs routine analyte processing tasks, assists with basic equipment maintenance, supports compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality‑control requirements, and serves as a liaison with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, preserve, and store multiple high‑quality bioanalytes, including serum, plasma, peripheral blood mononuclear cells, cell pellets, cultures, genomic DNA, total RNA, protein from whole blood, fresh and flash‑frozen tissue specimens, FFPE, and slide procurement.
• Process, prepare, aliquot, and label biological analytes according to established protocols, ensuring strict adherence to sample integrity standards.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, biospecimen handling, and regulatory standards.
• Receive, catalog, and store biospecimens and analytes within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) with precision and accuracy.
• Operate, maintain, and perform routine calibration of laboratory instruments and analytical equipment.
• Record and maintain detailed, accurate, and consistent documentation for all assigned clinical studies, including regulatory compliance documentation, laboratory activities, data, and results.
• Ensure timely execution of day‑to‑day biorepository operations necessary to meet TGH Cancer Institute programmatic goals.
• Serve as a liaison and representative of CI Biorepository Research with external partners, including the National Cancer Institute, academic cancer centers, universities, and other research sponsors.
• Maintain up‑to‑date certification and training with human subjects research practices, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), HIPAA, Shipment of Biological Specimens (IATA), and/or other topics as required by TGH and TGH CI leadership.
• Promote a positive and professional image of the department and organization through communication, conduct, and adherence to institutional standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Assist with basic equipment maintenance used in analytical workflows.
• Provide accurate documentation, data entry, and sample tracking within laboratory information systems, with timely communication of discrepancies or issues to senior staff.
• Support entry‑level complexity and moderate workflows, contributing to efficient and accurate specimen processing.
• Work closely with Biorepository staff, faculty members of the Departments of Pathology, Surgery, Anesthesiology, Nursing, as well as TGH CI leadership, faculty, and other staff to promote daily productivity.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Science or a related field.
• Certifications: Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Biosafety Level 2 (BSL‑2), and International Air Transport Association (IATA) – Shipment of Biologic Specimens or IATA – Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG).
• Work Experience: Minimum one (1) year of experience working with biological samples and processing; an equivalent combination of education/certification(s) and realized competencies may be considered.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to understand and implement scientific protocols as directed.
• Practical and basic theoretical knowledge to perform techniques and modify them as needed, in consultation with the principal investigator