Biobank Operations & Specimen Coordinator

Melanoma Institute Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) is seeking a Biobank Coordinator to manage day-to-day Biobank operations at the Poche Centre in Sydney. You will handle specimen collection, processing, storage and distribution while supporting clinical trials and quality compliance.

You will work closely with the Head of Biospecimen Bank, clinicians and researchers to ensure high standards and data integrity, contributing to cutting edge cancer research and patient care.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated experience in a biobank, laboratory, clinical research, clinical trials or healthcare environment.
• Phlebotomy certification or experience is desirable.
• Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines is preferred.
• Proficiency in data management systems and specimen tracking software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day Biobank operations including specimen collection, processing, storage, retrieval and distribution.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to the Biobank staff.
• Review clinical trial protocols and study requirements to establish Biobank workflows.
• Undertake hands-on specimen processing and storage; obtain blood specimens by venepuncture.
• Coordinate and perform drug preparation for clinical trials.
• Maintain high standards of specimen quality, integrity, security and traceability.
• Conduct audits of specimens and inventories; ensure secure data maintenance.
• Coordinate data entry and queries for clinical trials; foster relationships with clinicians and researchers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Data management

GCP knowledge

Phlebotomy

Education

Tertiary qualification in bioscience

Tools

Specimen tracking software

Data management systems

Job description

Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) is seeking a Biobank Coordinator to manage day-to-day Biobank operations at the Poche Centre in Sydney. You will handle specimen collection, processing, storage and distribution while supporting clinical trials and quality compliance.

You will work closely with the Head of Biospecimen Bank, clinicians and researchers to ensure high standards and data integrity, contributing to cutting edge cancer research and patient care.