Biospecimen Specialist

Job-Room; Risch-Rotkreuz; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Roche Diagnostics in Rotkreuz seeks a Biospecimen Specialist to manage biospecimens and related data within a validated environment, supporting the Employee Specimen Donation Program and biorepository activities. You will autonomously coordinate sample collection, ensure data accuracy, and uphold regulatory standards across processes.

The role requires a Life Sciences degree with 1–3 years in biobanking or sample management, experience with LIMS, and solid knowledge of GDPR/HRA.

Qualifikationen

• Life science degree and/or Master’s with relevant experience in sample acquisition, data management, biobanking.
• Knowledge of ethics, consent, IRB protocols, and GDPR/HRA in human specimens.
• Experience handling biological specimens and validated systems (LIMS) in a compliant environment.
• Willingness to work with potentially infectious material and lift 10–15 kg.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage the Employee Specimen Donation Program to source samples compliantly.
• Design and execute advertising campaigns to promote the donation program internally.
• Control end-to-end biobank processes: processing, registration, shipping, retrieval, and inventory searches.
• Ensure regulatory and ethical documentation is maintained and compliant.

Kenntnisse

Biobanking

LIMS

Data management

English (B2)

Ausbildung

Bachelor in Life Sciences

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

LIMS software

Jobbeschreibung

Biospecimen Specialist \\- biological specimens

sample acquisition / data management / biobanking / infectious material

HRA, GDPR / LIMS / English / German

Project: For our client based in Rotkreuz, we are looking for a Biospecimen Specialist (m/f/d).

Background: You would be joining the Biospecimen Acquisition and Management (BAM) team in Rotkreuz. BAM is a service organization that has four teams situated across Europe and North America and that uses global capabilities with local support structures to drive integrated biological specimen solutions that accelerate Roche Diagnostics strategy.

The Biospecimen Specialist is responsible for the management of biospecimens and all associated sample/test data in compliance with local regulatory requirements, quality, business, and industry best practices/standards. Specifically, this role is dedicated to managing and running the BAM Team's Employee Specimen Donation Program (ESDP). The perfect candidate is a highly motivated, organized, and accountable team player with a meticulous attention to detail. For this specific role, we are looking for a highly autonomous individual to successfully lead our internal collections and drive engagement through advertising campaigns. We are also looking for someone who is committed to ensuring the highest quality, accuracy, and timeliness of biospecimen deliverables.

The Perfect Candidate

• The ideal candidate holds a Life Sciences degree alongside hands-on experience in biological specimen handling, biobanking, and validated systems like LIMS.
• They possess a solid understanding of ethics and compliance—including informed consent, IRB protocols, and data privacy regulations such as GDPR—to ensure full regulatory integrity across sample acquisition.
• End-to-end operational capability is key, as they will autonomously lead the internal Employee Specimen Donation Program, assemble collection kits, and perform precise biorepository data management.
• Highly organized and collaborative, this solution-driven professional balances meticulous biospecimen traceability with strong English communication skills to align diverse stakeholders and meet project timelines.

Tasks & Responsibilities

Employee Specimen Donation Program Coordination

• Autonomously lead and execute the Employee Specimen Donation Program to ensure reliable and compliant sample sourcing.
• Design and provide a strong advertisement campaign to effectively promote the donation program to internal employees.

Biorepository

• Manage and perform biological material processing, registration, shipment, returns, verification activities, retrievals, and inventory searches in a validated environment. Create sample collection kits.
• 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.

Data

• Conduct data management activities, including data review, import, q

Others

• Effectively interface with internal and external stakeholders to establish timelines and meet defined project goals.

Documentation & Regulatory Maintenance

• Ensure continuous process compliance, including the accurate collection and maintenance of all required legal, regulatory, and ethics documentation according to established BAM procedures.

Must Haves

• Life science Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 1\\-3 years relevant experience in sample acquisition, data management, biobanking.
• Life science Master's degree or equivalent, some experience in sample management, biobanking or related area.
• Experience in Handling biological specimens; willingness to work with potentially infectious biological material
• Knowledge of Ethics and Compliance: understanding of informed consent, IRB (Institutional Review Board) protocols, and data privacy regulations (e.g., HRA, GDPR) regarding human specimens
• IT skills: Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Google Suite, Experience with LIMS or other validated systems
• English (min. B2)
• Hepatitis vaccination available
• Able to lift 10 kg - 15 kg

Soft Skills

• Ability to follow detailed standard procedures and strong understanding of the concept of biospecimen traceability. Excellent data handling capabilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail, committed to ensuring the highest quality, accuracy, and timeliness of biospecimen deliverables.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and proven ability to effectively manage diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to Haves

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

Reference Nr.: 925242

Rolle: Biospecimen Specialist - Employee Specimen Donation Program Coordinator (m/f/d)

Industrie: Pharma

Location: Rotkreuz

Pensum: 100%

Start: Asap ( lastest start: )

Duration: 12++ months