Biosample Operations Associate/Sr. Associate
About the role
Role Overview:
The Biosample Operations Associate/Senior Associate is responsible for supporting the operational management of clinical trial biospecimens throughout the sample lifecycle. This role serves as the primary liaison between investigative sites, central laboratories, specialty testing laboratories, clinical operations, and study vendors to ensure the accurate tracking, transfer, reconciliation, and documentation of clinical trial samples.
The Biosample Operations Associate/Senior Associate oversees chain-of-custody processes and sample logistics from collection at clinical sites through shipment to central laboratories and onward transfer to specialty or third-party testing laboratories. This position does not involve direct handling of biological specimens but requires close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure sample integrity, regulatory compliance, and data quality.
As a member of a growing biotechnology company, this individual will play a key role in building, optimizing, and scaling biosample operational processes. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a dynamic environment, identifying process improvements, and helping establish best practices that support an expanding clinical development portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
Biosample Lifecycle Management
- Coordinate and oversee biospecimen management activities across clinical studies.
- Monitor sample collection, shipment, receipt, processing, storage, and transfer activities performed by external laboratory vendors.