Biosample Coordinator I

Kelly Services; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Biosample Coordinator I for our Oro Valley, AZ facility. The role focuses on receiving and triaging samples, ensuring accurate chain of custody, and supporting multiple workflow improvements within the BioSample Management Group.

The position requires 1-5 years of relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. It is a 6-month contract with potential extension or full-time conversion.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of relevant experience in biospecimen coordination.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Clear, professional communication with clients and team members.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, open, and triage incoming sample shipments.
• Perform sample accessioning and QC on demographic data.
• Serve as primary contact for clients regarding held or rejected samples.
• Label and document samples with rigorous quality control.

Skills

Biosample management

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Tools

LIMS

Google Suite

MS Word/Excel

Job description

$30 - $30

Job Title: Biosample Coordinator I

Duration: 6 Months with possible ext. or FTE

Location: Oro Valley AZ (85755)

The Opportunity

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Biospecimen Coordinator. This role is essential to our daily operations, ensuring that sample shipments are processed, triaged, and tracked with high precision. You will be instrumental in maintaining accurate chain of custody and supporting various workflow improvements within the BioSample Management Group.

Core Responsibilities

• Sample Intake & Triage: Receive, open, and triage incoming sample shipments, directing them to the appropriate testing locations.
• Accessioning & QC: Perform sample accessioning and conduct quality control checks on demographic data entry to ensure accuracy.
• Client Communication: Serve as a point of contact for clients regarding held or rejected samples, resolving issues promptly.
• Labeling & Documentation: Execute sample labeling and perform final quality control checks to verify labeling accuracy.
• Pathology Support: Image-stained slides returned from Pathology, ensuring all deliverables are met within established timelines.
• Logistics Coordination: Manage internal and client requests, including global sample shipments, while maintaining rigorous chain of custody standards.
• Operational Management: Oversee the team inbox to ensure all requests are tracked and completed.
• Process Improvement: Lead and drive deliverables for assigned process improvement workstreams within the BioSample Management Group.
• General Support: Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Who You Are

• Experience: 1-5 years of relevant experience.
• Problem Solver: You possess strong critical thinking skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues effectively.
• Communication Skills: You are a clear, professional communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Detail-Oriented: You have a meticulous approach to your work and a high standard for quality.
• Multitasker: You can manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with biosample management and assessioning; good Google Suite/Microsoft office skills (e.g., MS Word/Excel, Google Docs/Sheets, etc.); experience with LIMS or other sample tracking software.

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.