Biobank Scientist

Kelly Services; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 114,616,000 - 128,943,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Science and Clinical in Spring House, PA seeks a Biobank Scientist to support tissue and sample handling for multiple study types. The role is on-site, day shift, 40 hours per week, with benefits and PTO. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and familiarity with quality systems and GLP.

Responsibilities include receiving samples, maintaining rigorous documentation, coordinating with multiple groups, and performing routine QC and inventory tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience with Quality System processes and knowledge of Quality & Compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Biobank specimen repository system.
• Receive shipments for clinical, pre-clinical and commercial study samples.
• Maintain documentation for receipt and distribution of specimens.
• Communicate sample identity and integrity queries to the group.
• Liaise with Biobank and other departments for sample transfers to shipping facilities and labs at Spring House site.
• Assist in freezer maintenance and defrosting when required.
• Perform sample inventory, pull requests, and barcode transfers in the regulatory system.
• Support lab scientists with troubleshooting repository system concerns.
• Demonstrate organization, attention to detail, and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
• Understand GLP and related regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Biobank Scientist Kelly Science and Clinical has an opening for a Biobank Scientist f 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

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