Biorepository Data & Specimen Specialist

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

Job summary

MUSC's Division of Rheumatology and Immunology is seeking a Research Specialist to support the biorepository and clinical research operations. The role focuses on biospecimen management, data entry, QA, and lifecycle tracking to ensure sample integrity and compliance for translational studies.

The position involves coordinating processing workflows, storage, retrieval, and distribution for internal and external researchers, with emphasis on data integrity and biosafety standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn new software platforms for storing, analyzing, and viewing data and reports.
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous record-keeping for samples and inventories.
• Ability to collaborate with investigators, coordinators, staff, and institutional partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage biospecimen metadata in LIMS and databases and ensure linkage to storage locations.
• Coordinate biospecimen processing, retrieval, packaging, and shipment per IATA requirements.
• Implement QA procedures to ensure accuracy of metadata and storage records.
• Monitor ultra-low temperature freezers and coordinate alarm responses with facilities and engineers.
• Support integration of donor visit information from EMR into research databases.
• Provide compliance, training, and administrative support as needed.

Skills

Biospecimen data management

Data quality & verification

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

PowerBI

Freezerworks

REDCap

Excel

Job description

MUSC's Division of Rheumatology and Immunology is seeking a Research Specialist to support the biorepository and clinical research operations. The role focuses on biospecimen management, data entry, QA, and lifecycle tracking to ensure sample integrity and compliance for translational studies.

The position involves coordinating processing workflows, storage, retrieval, and distribution for internal and external researchers, with emphasis on data integrity and biosafety standards.