Biorepository Research & Biospecimen Specialist

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking a Research Specialist to support its biorepository and clinical research operations. The role emphasizes coordinating biospecimen processing, data entry, and quality assurance to ensure accurate metadata, proper storage, and regulatory compliance.

The incumbent will work with investigators, study coordinators, and institutional partners to maintain biospecimen integrity, monitor ultra-low temperature freezers, and support sample shipments for translational research

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree substitutions allowed for experience.
• Experience with biospecimen data management, LIMS, or data management platforms a plus.
• Ability to manage biospecimen inventory and ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate biospecimen processing workflows including aliquoting, labeling, and storage preparation.
• Manage biospecimen data in LIMS and inventory databases with accurate linkage to storage locations.
• Support biospecimen retrieval and distribution for internal and external researchers per IATA and biosafety standards.
• Monitor freezer infrastructure and collaborate with facilities to maintain sample viability and equipment function.
• Assist with integrating donor visit information into research databases and coordinating with investigators.

Skills

Biospecimen data management

Quality assurance

Data entry

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Tools

PowerBI

Freezerworks

REDCap

Excel

Job description

MUSC Health is seeking a Research Specialist to support its biorepository and clinical research operations. The role emphasizes coordinating biospecimen processing, data entry, and quality assurance to ensure accurate metadata, proper storage, and regulatory compliance.

The incumbent will work with investigators, study coordinators, and institutional partners to maintain biospecimen integrity, monitor ultra-low temperature freezers, and support sample shipments for translational research