Biological Sample Management Associate – Translational Medicine

Santa Monica, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Biological Sample Management Associate Translational Medicine

Location: Santa Monica CA 90404

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Payrate:$ 35.00 - 42.00/hr.

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. The below job opportunity is with one of our Biotech clients who researches develop and commercializes drugs. The company focuses primarily on antiviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV hepatitis B hepatitis C and influenza including Harvoni and Sovaldi.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Biological Sample Management Associate to join our Translational Medicine team.
This role focuses on biospecimen sample management across multiple clinical trials and programs ensuring accurate tracking processing and delivery of biological samples for pharmacokinetic pharmacodynamic safety and exploratory analyses.
The individual will report to Associate Director of Project Management in Translational Medicine and collaborate closely with Clinical Operations Biometrics and Data Management teams.

Key Responsibilities

Primary focus on biological sample management for several clinical trials within and across development programs.
Track and reconcile sample collection processing and shipment activities; resolve sample-related issues in collaboration with Clinical Operations.
Maintain and update laboratory processing instructions and ensure consistency across programs.
Navigate central laboratory sample management systems and clients Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory Information Management System (CPLIMS) to generate inventory reports and manage sample orders.
Place sample requests in compliance with protocol and informed consent requirements including optional biomarker analyses and subject consent tracking.
Troubleshoot discrepancies in sample requests and coordinate resolution with internal teams and external specialty vendors.
Support development and review of biomarker-related content in protocols informed consent forms and laboratory manuals.
Assist with vendor management activities such as RFPs budget reviews and scope of work for laboratory services.
Collaborate on timelines for sample analysis and data transfer to meet program deliverables.
Perform quality control checks on laboratory data prior to analysis and assist with ad hoc sample analysis requests.
Provide input into protocol deviation lists related to biomarker/sample handling.
Address site and IRB/EC/IBC questions regarding sample management.
Attend study team meetings and contribute to sample-related discussions.
Light travel (approx. 10%) as needed.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in biological sciences (preferred).
2 3 years of experience in biological sample management within clinical research or equivalent.
Strong understanding of sample collection processing protocols and shipping conditions.
Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and central lab systems (e.g. LabLink).
Excellent organizational skills with ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
Detail-oriented self-motivated and able to work cross-functionally.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Position: Biological Sample Management Associate Translational Medicine Location: Santa Monica CA 90404 Duration: 12 Months Job Type: Temporary Assignment Work Type: Onsite Payrate:$ 35.00 - 42.00/hr. Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provide...