Biorepository Operations Specialist

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Research Assistant II to support the ECHO Biorepository, focusing on receipt, processing, storage, and distribution of biological specimens while maintaining data and inventory accuracy. The role emphasizes safety, SOP adherence, and quality standards in a busy academic health environment.

Responsibilities include specimen accessioning, freezer management, and documentation of results, with collaboration across research, laboratory, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in a biorepository, biobank, clinical laboratory, healthcare operations environment, or setting involving biological specimen management.
• Experience with specimen receipt, accessioning, inventory control, chain-of-custody documentation, and shipping/receiving processes.
• Working knowledge of biological sample handling, including labeling, cold-chain management, freeze-thaw considerations, and specimen integrity best practices.
• Experience maintaining records in a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) or inventory database.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software; familiarity with barcode systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain biorepository operations including accessioning, freezer management, inventory reconciliation.
• Follow established protocols to receive, process, track, store, and distribute specimens.
• Document results and maintain accurate inventory records per SOPs and quality standards.
• Ensure biosafety practices and regulatory compliance in handling human specimens.
• Collaborate with research, laboratory, and operations teams; support after-hours or weekend needs as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Research Assistant II to support the ECHO Biorepository, focusing on receipt, processing, storage, and distribution of biological specimens while maintaining data and inventory accuracy. The role emphasizes safety, SOP adherence, and quality standards in a busy academic health environment.

Responsibilities include specimen accessioning, freezer management, and documentation of results, with collaboration across research, laboratory, and operations teams.