About this position
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for receipt and tracking of incoming sample shipments, sample accessioning and tracking samples throughout their lifecycle using StarLIMS.
- Coordinate sample processing, labelling, and storage
- Maintain sample storage equipment (Refrigerator/Ultralow/LN2) and monitor equipment functionality and temperature
- Coordinate sample analysis and data transfer. Pull sample inventory reports from various databases and determine the accurate list of samples available for testing.
- Plan, organize and ship biomarker samples from investigator sites or centralized locations and subsequent delivery to assay laboratories or sites. Ensure timely shipments to vendors and/or storage sites.
- Manage relationships with laboratory vendors, provide input into trial-specific documents and assess service level commitments of labs involved in sample analysis. Ensure issues are resolved or escalated in a timely manner.
- Help project managers with vendor oversight in compliance with procedures and applicable regulations.
- In partnership with Clinical Operations, Biomarker Scientists, and IT, contribute to the development, implementation, and management of a sample tracking system for assigned studies.
- Contribute to functional process and system improvements to ensure samples are collected, processed, analyzed, transported, stored, and destroyed appropriately for each assigned study.
- Reconcile data and samples stored in databases.
- Adhere to ICH/GCP, biorepository procedures, biosample management best practices and ethical guidelines.
- Contribute to a positive and motivating work environment that encourages mutual respect, innovation, and accountability at all levels.
- Balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-based environment and work independently when needed.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree with 3+ years project management, knowledge of oncology, including biomarkers and/or clinical trial experience
- Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of project management, knowledge of oncology, including biomarkers and/or clinical trial experience
- Expertise in MS Office applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Organization, attention to details and effective time management with an ability to adapt to changing priorities; excellent analytical and interpersonal skills
- PMP certification a plus
- Clinical trial experience
- Scientific background and knowledge of oncology
- Ability to work with minor supervision
Location and commute
North Chicago, IL .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3209118377.