Biospecimen Coordinator

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Biospecimen Coordinator for a contract assignment with one of our premier Pharmaceutical clients in Tucson, AZ.

Responsibilities :

• Performs sample accessioning in CDx CAP/CLIA Laboratory. Follows standard procedures in performing the tasks, knowledgeable with CAP, CLIA and other accrediting and regulatory agency requirements in laboratory practice and utilizes good documentation practices and following laboratory safety policies.
• Leads one or more process improvement work streams within the Bio Sample Management Group as assigned.
• Ensuring that sample shipments are processed, triaged, and tracked with high precision.
• Maintaining accurate chain of custody and supporting various workflow improvements within the Bio Sample Management Group.
• Sample Intake & Triage:
  Receive, open, and triage incoming sample shipments, directing them to the appropriate testing locations.
• Accessioning & QC:
  Perform sample accessioning and conduct quality control checks on demographic data entry to ensure accuracy.
• Client Communication:
  Serve as a point of contact for clients regarding held or rejected samples, resolving issues promptly.
• Labeling & Documentation:
  Execute sample labeling and perform final quality control checks to verify labeling accuracy.
• Pathology Support:
  Image stained slides returned from Pathology, ensuring all deliverables are met within established timelines.
• Logistics Coordination:
  Manage internal and client requests, including global sample shipments, while maintaining rigorous chain of custody standards.
• Operational Management:
  Oversee the team inbox to ensure all requests are tracked and completed.
• Process Improvement:
  Lead and drive deliverables for assigned process improvement work streams within the Bio Sample Management Group.
• General Support:
  Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
• Receives and opens sample shipments and performs triaging of samples to respective testing locations.
• Performs accessioning of samples and quality control of demographic data input. Communicates with clients on held and rejected samples.
• Performs labeling of samples and quality control check of labeling.
• Performs imaging of stained slides returned from Pathology, ensuring all deliverables are met within the required timeline.
• Coordinates the execution of all internal and client requests, including global shipments of sample while maintaining accurate chain of custody.
• Manages team email by ensuring all requests have been completed.
• Leads and ensures deliverables are met for one or more process improvement work streams within the Bio Sample Management Group as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills :

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 0-5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues effectively.
• Clear, professional communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Detail-Oriented, meticulous approach to your work and a high standard for quality.
• Manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of good laboratory practices and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work with relevant computer software packages, including spreadsheets and word-processing packages (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word), is essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under time pressure while maintaining high standards of precision and data quality.

Preferred Skills :

• Prior knowledge or experience with sample tracking software is a plus.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it.

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