Biospecimen Specialist

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage and perform biological material processing, registration, shipment, returns, verification activities, retrievals, and inventory searches in a validated environment.
• Take accountability for end-to-end project management and biorepository management activities to fulfill customer specimen requests.
• Collaborate with relevant permitting agencies, import/export compliance, and local Safety and Biorepository Teams to comply with permit requirements.
• Maintains compliance with BAM processes, including but not limited to the collection and maintenance of relevant documentation, receipt and review of sample data to secure an accurate and complete sample and data set.
• Assumes responsibility for accuracy, quality, and timeliness of work within supported projects and responding appropriately to changing priorities.
• Effectively interface with internal and external stakeholders to establish timelines and meet defined project goals.
• Maintain information in a validated laboratory information management system compliant with GxP principles and standards.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant Swiss working/residency permit or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required
• Life science Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 1-3 years relevant experience in sample acquisition, data management, biobanking OR Life science Master’s degree or equivalent, some experience in sample acquisition, data management, biobanking or related area
• Experience in Handling biological specimens; willingness to work with potentially infectious biological material.
• IT skills: Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Google Suite, Experience with LIMS or other validated systems
• English (min. B2)

Soft Skills:

• Ability to follow detailed standard procedures and strong understanding of the concept of biospecimen traceability.
• Meticulous attention to detail, committed to ensuring the highest quality, accuracy, and timeliness of biospecimen deliverables.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with efficiency; and capable of handling multiple projects.
• Good interpersonal skills and proven ability to effectively manage diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Nice to Have:

• Experience in research, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, CRO or medical device industry.
• German