Biospecimen Specialist - BioRepository Specialist

Swisslinx; Rotkreuz; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Swisslinx seeks a Biospecimen Specialist in Rotkreuz, Switzerland, to manage end-to-end biorepository activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards. The role supports BAM across Europe and North America, with a focus on accurate sample data and timely deliverables.

You will work in Rotkreuz on a 12-month contract (extendable), starting ASAP with 100% workload and a 40-hour workweek, collaborating with local safety and biorepository teams to meet project goals.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's in Life Sciences with 1–3 years in sample acquisition or biobanking.
• Experience handling biological specimens and willingness to work with potentially infectious materials.
• Experience with LIMS or other validated systems.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• English minimum B2 level.

Aufgaben

• Manage and perform biological material processing, registration, shipment, returns, verification and inventory searches in a validated environment.
• Take accountability for end-to-end project management and biorepository activities to fulfil customer specimen requests.
• Coordinate with permitting agencies and import/export teams to comply with permit requirements.
• Maintain documentation and ensure accurate sample and data sets in BAM processes.
• Ensure timely, accurate work and adapt to changing priorities across projects.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to meet timelines and goals.
• Maintain LIMS data in compliance with GxP standards.

Kenntnisse

Biorepository management

LIMS experience

Project management

Stakeholder communication

GxP understanding

English (B2)

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Life Sciences

Tools

LIMS

MS Office

Google Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

As a Biospecimen Specialist, you will manage end-to-end biorepository activities to fulfil customer specimen requests while ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements, quality standards, business requirements and industry best practices.

About The Customer

You will join the Biospecimen Acquisition and Management (BAM) team in Rotkreuz, a global service organization with teams across Europe and North America. BAM provides integrated biological specimen solutions supporting the company's Diagnostics' strategy.

Location

Rotkreuz, Switzerland

Start

ASAP, latest 01.01.2027

Duration

12 months, with possible extension

Workload

100%

Working Hours

40

Requirements

• Manage and perform biological material processing, registration, shipment, returns, verification activities, retrievals and inventory searches in a validated environment
• Take accountability for end-to-end project management and biorepository management activities to fulfil customer specimen requests
• Collaborate with relevant permitting agencies, import/export compliance teams, and local Safety and Biorepository Teams to comply with permit requirements
• Maintain compliance with BAM processes, including the collection and maintenance of relevant documentation and the receipt and review of sample data to ensure an accurate and complete sample and data set
• Take responsibility for the accuracy, quality and timeliness of work within supported projects and respond appropriately to changing priorities
• Interface effectively with internal and external stakeholders to establish timelines and meet defined project goals
• Maintain information in a validated Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) compliant with GxP principles and standards

Interview Process

The interview process consists of two rounds: a virtual case study followed by an in-person interview in Rotkreuz.

Please note: Only candidates with completed education can be considered. Degree certificates and the latest reference letter will be required, and CVs must be provided in English.

Compensation Benefits

• Life Sciences Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, combined with 1–3 years of relevant experience in sample acquisition, data management or biobanking OR Life Sciences Master’s degree or equivalent, with some experience in sample management, biobanking or a related area
• Experience handling biological specimens and willingness to work with potentially infectious biological material
• Experience with LIMS or other validated systems
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite
• English minimum B2
• Hepatitis vaccination available
• Ability to lift 10–15 kg
• Ability to follow detailed standard procedures and a strong understanding of biospecimen traceability
• Meticulous attention to detail with a strong commitment to the quality, accuracy and timeliness of biospecimen deliverables
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects
• Good interpersonal skills with proven ability to effectively manage diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated, organized, accountable and solution‑driven, with the ability to maintain quality and accuracy while meeting timelines

Nice To Have

• Experience within research, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, CRO or medical device industries
• German language skills