Associate Biospecimen Project Manager - Scientific Operations

Overview

LabConnect improves lives by partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and clinical research organizations (CROs) to accelerate the development of new medicines around the world.

We are an independent, global, one-stop-shop focused on delivering Central Laboratory Services that are tailor-made, timely and flexible to meet the evolving study demands of traditional to increasingly complex trials. Additionally, we provide Functional Service Provider (FSP) Solutions, supporting our clients with scientific and technical expertise, acting as an extension of their team, coordinating all laboratory related needs, advising on strategies for lab data collection and providing end-to-end analytical and logistical solutions. 

Job Summary:

The Associate Biospecimen Project Manager will be the centralized point of contact to drive biospecimen lifecycle management and resulting analytical data from clinical studies.  This position is part of Functional Service Provider (FSP) Solutions of LabConnect. 

Responsibilities:

• Drive biospecimen lifecycle management from sample receipt to analysis and final disposition
• Ensure accurate specimen metadata
• Communicate study specimen updates to client groups and stakeholders
• Increase the efficiency of specimen management through sharing of knowledge and best practices
• Provide site support and drive query resolution
• Participate or lead special projects as assigned
• Adhere to client policies and Standard Operating Procedures
• Review clinical study protocols and service providers’ scope of work documents for sample handling and processing details
• Set up study and electronic protocol in LIMS.
• Create and manage project plans
• Manage data transfer plans with analytical laboratories
• Manage data received from external and internal laboratories, including data generated in exploratory studies
• Manage specimen metadata discrepancies and ensure resolution
• Submit specimens for analytical assays per study timelines
• Review status of specimens received and completeness of data
• Contribute to meeting database locks by ensuring all specimens have a final result and data transfer is complete; create reports for data management as needed
• Support manager in providing projections for annual and long-term planning

Experience, Education and Skills Required:

• B.A./B.S. in life sciences, medical technology, or related field
• 1-3 years of directly related experience in life sciences, including biospecimen lifecycle management
• 1-3 years of project management experience, preferred
• Experience with StarLIMS or other LIMS desired
• Understanding of transaction-based inventory and data management systems as well as clinical trial processes
• Understanding of ICH, GCP, GLP, and local regulations
• Excel experience, macro and template building knowledge desired
• Strong planning, organizational, time management skills
• High attention to detail and excellent multi-tasking skills

Working Location, Travel and Hours:

• 100% remote with potential to travel 2-4 times per year at most to client site on the west coast
• Ability to work Pacific Coast business hours, 9am - 5pm PST