Biospecimen Acquisition and Data Specialist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Biospecimens are among client’s most valuable physical assets; samples with associated data are critical to all phases of Research and Development (R&D) projects.
• In this role, you will support Pleasanton’s Biospecimen Acquisition and Management (BAM) subchapter as a Biospecimen Specialist.
• BAM is strategically positioned within the Development Services and Integration (DSI) chapter of Client Diagnostics Solutions’ R&D organization.
• BAM is a global service function supporting the acquisition, characterization, and management of human and non-human biological materials.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive end-to-end sample acquisition and data management workflows to ensure the precise fulfillment of customer requests.
• Uphold rigorous data quality, overseeing the collection, review, and maintenance of documentation to ensure accurate and complete datasets.
• Partner with stakeholders in R&D teams to define requirements, provide progress updates, and ensure commitments for biological materials are met.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment with local and global stakeholders, including Procurement, Legal, Safety, Quality, and Logistics (Import/Export).
• Ensure project accuracy and quality, responding with agility to shifting priorities while meeting strict deadlines.

Education & Experience:

• You have a bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline.
• You have at least 2 years’ experience applying broad knowledge in molecular biology, clinical trial operations, or sample management.
• You have demonstrated success being part of a high-performing team environment, thinking strategically and excelling in cross-functional collaboration.
• You are someone who is committed to developing your skills to better yourself and your team.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• You have an advanced degree in scientific discipline.
• You have prior experience navigating a highly complex, global matrix environment to align cross functional stakeholders.
• Knowledge of LIMs system would be great.
• Is regulatory/compliance experience (GCP, HIPAA, IRB) preferred.
• This role interacts with vendors, CROs, or external labs.
• No hands-on experience needed with sample logistics or cold chain needed.
• Candidates with clinical trial or biobanking experience preferred.
• Attention to detail, good communication skills.

Interview process: 1. phone 2. in-person.