Biobank Scientist

Kelly Services; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO and holidays

401K

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Biobank Scientist for an on-site engagement in Spring House, PA. The role includes receiving shipments, maintaining sample inventories, and ensuring compliance with GLP and QA processes. The position offers benefits such as medical coverage, PTO, holidays, and a 401K, with a 40–45 USD hourly pay range.

The incumbent will work Mon-Fri, 40 hours weekly, with potential extension beyond year-end based on project needs and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with Quality System processes and compliance.
• MS Excel and Word proficiency required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate the specimen repository system.
• Receive shipments and manage sample intake.
• Maintain detailed documentation of receipts and distributions.
• Liaise with Biobank and other departments regarding samples.
• Assist with freezer maintenance and sample QC.
• Support regulatory compliance and GLP considerations.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel

Word

Quality systems

GLP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

Kelly Science and Clinical has an opening for a Biobank Scientist for a engagement at one of our Global pharmaceutical clients in Spring House, PA. The role is eligible for medical benefits, paid time off including vacation (PTO), and holidays, and 401K. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

• Day shift on site Monday to Friday 40 hours a week
• Until the end of year - likely to extend
• Pay range $40-45 an hour

Responsibilities

• Trained to use the specimen repository system.
• Receive the shipments for commercial, pre-clinical and clinical study samples at the Biobank facility.
• Maintain detailed documentation to track receipt and distribution of specimens.
• Communicate to the group if any queries regarding sample identity and integrity.
• Act as a liaison for the Biobank and other departments that utilize the banked samples. This includes sample transfer to the shipping facility and labs at the Spring House site.
• When required assist the group in freezer maintenance activity. This includes freezer clean up and defrost.
• To perform the sample inventory, sample pull request or barcode transfer within the regulatory system.
• Act as liaison for the Biobank and other departments that utilize the banked samples.
• If needed, assist the lab scientists for any trouble shooting for repository system concerns
• The position requires organizational skills, great attention to details, troubleshooting capabilities and flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and “Good Laboratory Practices” (GLP) is a plus.
• This Biobank on-site associate position includes both hands-on tasks handling the biological material (frozen and ambient condition) as well as administrative tasks.
• Perform sample QC on a regular basis as and when new shipments are received for clinical, commercial and non-clinical studies.
• Participate in preventive operations on Biobank equipment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience using Quality System processes, and functional knowledge of Quality and Compliance is required.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word are mandatory.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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