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The Opportunity: Biospecimen Management Specialist

Playing a critical role as a Biospecimen Management Specialist within Translational Medicine function, the position will be providing sample management support in, developing scope of work for query resolution and sample management, and maintaining effective working relationships with cross-functional teams for clinical trials.

• Provide expertise in sample tracking for clinical trials.
• Provide sample management support for clinical trials.
• Provide daily operational support for sample shipment while ensuring end-to-end chain of custody.
• Work independently on completing all sample related tasks for timely delivery of results.
• Work in close collaboration with Translation Medicine Biospecimen Operations Leads and Clinical Operations team.
• Provide 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.

Required Skills, Experience and Education:

• Life sciences degree (BS or MS) in scientific, medical, healthcare, or related discipline.
• 2+ years related professional experience in a clinical research setting, clinical/diagnostic laboratory.
• A knowledge of 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 resolution of problems.
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced innovative environment.
• A great teammate, who listens effectively and invites response and discussion.
• Commitment to Core Values: Tireless Commitment to Patients, Transformative Science, Exceptional Together, Total Integrity, Inclusiveness and Fairness.

Preferred Skills:

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