Biospecimen Management Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in sample tracking for clinical trials.
• Provide sample management support for clinical trials.
• Provide daily operational support for sample shipment while ensuring the end-to-end chain of custody.
• Work independently on completing all sample-related tasks for the timely delivery of results.
• Work in close collaboration with Translation Medicine Clinical Biomarker Operations Leads and the Clinical Operations team.
• Provide a biomarker sample management plan to key stakeholders.
• Perform day-to-day operational management of CROs to ensure timely delivery with a high standard of quality.
• Perform sample query resolution and sample management in a timely manner.
• Assist in sample reconciliation between clinical sites and central labs.
• Provide sample and assay status updates to cross-functional teams.
• Manage documentation and tracking of samples in the Company's systems.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Life sciences degree (BS or MS) in a scientific, medical, healthcare, or related discipline.
• 2+ years related professional experience in a clinical research setting, clinical/diagnostic laboratory.
• A knowledge of the RAVE Electronic Data Capture System is highly desirable.
• Excellent scientific and business communication skills, strong interpersonal/collaboration skills, and planning skills.
• Ability to think critically and creatively, and be able to work independently to determine appropriate resources for the resolution of problems.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• A great teammate who listens effectively and invites response and discussion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Should be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint applications.
• Experience in using Project Management tools is desirable.
• Prior experience in clinical biomarker operation and/or sample management in phase three clinical trials is highly desirable.