Biospecimen Specialist

Proclinical Staffing; Luzern; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Proclinical Staffing seeks a Biospecimen Specialist in Lucerne, Switzerland to lead the Employee Specimen Donation Program and manage biorepository activities. You will ensure regulatory compliance, quality data handling, and end-to-end project management for customer specimen requests.

The role requires handling potentially infectious materials, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders. English fluency is essential, German is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences or equivalent experience in sample acquisition, biobanking, or related fields.
• Hands-on experience handling biological specimens, with willingness to work with potentially infectious materials.
• Knowledge of ethics and compliance, including informed consent, IRB protocols, and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and validated systems like LIMS.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to high-quality deliverables.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 10-15 kg.
• English proficiency (minimum B2 level).
• Experience in research, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, CRO, or medical device industries.
• German language skills are an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Lead and execute the Employee Specimen Donation Program, including designing promotional campaigns to drive engagement.
• Manage biorepository activities such as biological material processing, registration, shipment, inventory searches, and sample kit creation.
• Oversee end-to-end project management to fulfill customer specimen requests.
• Collaborate with permitting agencies and compliance teams to meet import/export and safety requirements.
• Conduct data management tasks, including data review, quality checks, discrepancy resolution, and database entry in validated systems.
• Maintain accurate documentation of sample collection and study information in line with established procedures.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, including informed consent and data privacy regulations.
• Interface with diverse stakeholders to establish timelines and achieve project goals.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Strong communication

English (B2)

German (advantage)

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Life Sciences degree or equivalent

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Keep the heartbeat of innovation running! Join our client in this research position and ensure cutting-edge pharma never misses a beat!

Proclinical is seeking a Biospecimen Specialist to join a dynamic team focused on biospecimen acquisition and management. In this role, you will oversee the Employee Specimen Donation Program (ESDP), manage biorepository activities, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This position requires a detail-oriented, self-motivated individual who can work autonomously while collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location or hold an EU passport.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute the Employee Specimen Donation Program, including designing promotional campaigns to drive engagement.
• Manage biorepository activities such as biological material processing, registration, shipment, inventory searches, and sample kit creation.
• Oversee end-to-end project management to fulfill customer specimen requests.
• Collaborate with permitting agencies and compliance teams to meet import/export and safety requirements.
• Conduct data management tasks, including data review, quality checks, discrepancy resolution, and database entry in validated systems.
• Maintain accurate documentation of sample collection and study information in line with established procedures.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, including informed consent and data privacy regulations.
• Interface with diverse stakeholders to establish timelines and achieve project goals.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences or equivalent experience in sample acquisition, biobanking, or related fields.
• Hands-on experience handling biological specimens, with a willingness to work with potentially infectious materials.
• Knowledge of ethics and compliance, including informed consent, IRB protocols, and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and validated systems like LIMS.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to high-quality deliverables.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 10-15 kg.
• English proficiency (minimum B2 level).
• Experience in research, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, CRO, or medical device industries.
• German language skills are an advantage.
  

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Josh Bye at [e-mail].