Biorepository & Biospecimen Data Specialist

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston is seeking a Research Specialist to support the biorepository and translational research operations. You will coordinate biospecimen management, data entry, and QA activities to ensure integrity and traceability of samples used in clinical studies.

Responsibilities include processing workflows, storage and distribution, ensuring IATA and biosafety compliance, and assisting with freezer monitoring and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and two years of work experience in a clinical or research setting; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for two years of experience.
• Experience with biospecimen data management and coordinating sample workflows preferred.
• Familiarity with biosafety, HIPAA, and human subjects protections.

Responsibilities

• Biospecimen Data Management and Tracking: Enter and verify biospecimen metadata in LIMS and inventory databases; ensure records match storage locations.
• Biospecimen Processing, Storage, and Distribution: Perform processing, labeling, aliquoting, and prepare samples for storage or shipment per IATA rules.
• Biospecimen Quality Control and Data Verification: Develop QA procedures to ensure metadata accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Biorepository Infrastructure and Freezer Monitoring: Support ultra-low temperature freezer monitoring and equipment maintenance; assist with sample transfer.
• Research Coordination and Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with investigators and staff to integrate donor visit information into research databases.
• Compliance, Training, and Administrative Support: Assist with various duties to support ongoing biorepository operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or related science

Tools

PowerBI

Freezerworks

REDCap

Excel

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston is seeking a Research Specialist to support the biorepository and translational research operations. You will coordinate biospecimen management, data entry, and QA activities to ensure integrity and traceability of samples used in clinical studies.

Responsibilities include processing workflows, storage and distribution, ensuring IATA and biosafety compliance, and assisting with freezer monitoring and infrastructure.