About this opportunity
Planet Pharma lists this Biomarker Sample Operations Associate III opportunity in north chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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
Worksite address
north chicago, IL, 60064, US
Who can apply
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