Clinical Sample Management Research Associate

At this time, Wavecrest cannot transfer nor sponsor a work Visa for this position.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Join a collaborative research team supporting innovative gene therapy, RNA, and gene-editing programs. This role offers hands‑on experience with clinical sample management, study operations, and cross‑functional research support in a fast‑paced biotech environment.

Pay
: $33/hr

Schedule
: 1st shift

Type of Job
:
Contract to Permanent

Location
:
Columbus, OH

• Medical/dental coverage!
• Weekly pay!
• 401k and PTO after 6 months!
• Great benefit package offered upon conversion!

• Coordinate the movement, receipt, tracking and reconciliation of biological specimens supporting clinical and pre‑clinical research studies.
• Maintain accurate electronic records for study samples, associated consent information and supporting documentation.
• Investigate and resolve sample discrepancies by partnering with research sites, laboratory personnel and external service providers.
• Review study‑related documents for completeness and accuracy before maintaining them within centralized electronic systems.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of processes used to track and manage research specimens.
• Coordinate study materials and supplies required by biopsy, surgical and laboratory locations.
• Maintain training resources and documentation for research sites involved in specimen collection and handling.
• Partner with clinical operations, laboratory operations, data management and other research functions to support accurate transfer of sample and study information.
• Communicate with CROs, specialty laboratories and other external partners regarding study requirements, sample status and outstanding issues.
• Support vendor activities, including operational coordination, expense tracking and budget forecasting.
• Assist with preparation and review of SOPs, technical reports and other controlled research documentation.
• Maintain departmental metrics and provide updates regarding sample status, reconciliation activities and operational issues.
• Perform all activities in accordance with applicable GCP, GLP, ICH, FDA and internal quality requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences or a closely related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting clinical research operations or managing clinical research specimens within a biotechnology, pharmaceutical or healthcare environment.
• Previous experience working under GCP and/or GLP requirements.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating, documenting, tracking or reconciling clinical samples or biological specimens.