Biospecimen Specialist - Employee Specimen Donation Program Coordinator - 7097

CTC Resourcing Solutions; Zug; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CTC Resourcing Solutions is recruiting a Biospecimen Specialist for a 12-month contract based in the Zug area, Switzerland. The role focuses on coordinating the Employee Specimen Donation Program, managing biorepository activities, and ensuring compliant handling of biospecimens throughout the lifecycle.

You will support end-to-end project management, data management in LIMS, and regulatory documentation while collaborating with diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences with 1–3 years’ experience in sample acquisition or biobanking.
• Master’s degree in Life Sciences with some experience in sample management or biobanking.
• Experience handling biological specimens and willingness to work with potentially infectious material.
• Knowledge of ethics, consent, and GDPR/HRA data privacy requirements.
• Proficient IT skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google Suite, and LIMS.
• Strong organization, attention to detail and ability to manage stakeholders.
• Good English (B2); German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate Biorepository activities, data management, and sample lifecycle.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and customer support for biospecimen requests.
• Ensure compliance with import/export and regulatory requirements.
• Perform data quality checks and updates in validated LIMS.
• Maintain documentation and regulatory records per BAM procedures.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet project goals.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Data management

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Autonomous working

Team player

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Master’s degree in Life Sciences

Tools

LIMS

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Google Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Our client is a pioneer in Drug Discovery and Development and one of the frontrunners in Personalized Healthcare. As the world’s largest R&D spender in the pharmaceutical and diagnostics domain, they work in a vast number of drug discovery & therapeutic areas and are highly recognized internationally.

Main Responsibilities:

• Employee Specimen Donation Program Coordination: Autonomously lead and execute the Employee Specimen Donation Program to ensure reliable and compliant sample sourcing. Develop and implement effective internal communication and advertisement campaigns to promote the donation program among employees.
• Biorepository & Sample Management: Manage and perform biological material processing, registration, shipment, returns, verification activities, retrievals, and inventory searches within a validated environment. Create sample collection kits and ensure accurate and compliant handling of biological specimens throughout the sample lifecycle.
• Project Management & Customer Support: Assume accountability for end-to-end project management and biorepository activities to fulfill customer specimen requests. Coordinate timelines, monitor deliverables, and ensure the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of biospecimen-related activities.
• Import/Export Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with relevant permitting agencies, import/export compliance teams, and local Safety and Biorepository Teams to ensure compliance with applicable permit requirements. Effectively interface with internal and external stakeholders to establish timelines and meet defined project goals.
• Data Management & LIMS Operations: Conduct data management activities, including data review, import, quality and consistency checks, data searches, resolution of discrepancies, and data export while working within validated Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). Assume accountability for accurate and consistent data entry into validated databases, according to established formats and procedures.
• Documentation & Regulatory Maintenance: Maintain sample collection and study information according to applicable processes and procedures. Ensure continuous process compliance, including the accurate collection and maintenance of all required legal, regulatory, and ethics documentation according to established Biospecimen Acquisition and Management (BAM) procedures.

We are looking for a Biospecimen Specialist for a 12 months contract (with high possibility for extension) to be based in Zug area, Switzerland.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Life science Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 1–3 years relevant experience in sample acquisition, data management, biobanking OR Life science Master’s degree or equivalent, some experience in sample management, biobanking or related area
• Experience in handling biological specimens and willingness to work with potentially infectious biological material
• Knowledge of ethics and compliance requirements related to human specimens, including informed consent, IRB protocols, and data privacy regulations (e.g., HRA, GDPR)
• Experience with IT skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Google Suite, and LIMS or other validated systems
• Good level of English (min. B2) while German is nice to have
• Ability to follow detailed standard procedures and a strong understanding of biospecimen traceability
• Highly motivated, organized, and solution-driven team player with 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, including excellent data handling capabilities
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize multiple tasks, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment