Biosample Coordinator I

Sharp Decisions; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Decisions is seeking a detail-oriented Biospecimen Coordinator to support the BioSample Management Group. You will oversee sample intake, triage, labeling, and chain-of-custody, ensuring timely delivery of specimens and accurate documentation.

The ideal candidate has 1–5 years of biosample experience, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and proficiency with Google Suite, MS Office, and LIMS or similar tracking systems. This role emphasizes precision in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of biospecimen experience.
• Experience with accessioning and quality control.
• Familiarity with chain-of-custody processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Biospecimen management

Accessioning

Quality control

Chain of custody

Multitasking

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Docs

Sheets

LIMS

Job description

Join our team and help ensure accuracy, quality, and excellence in biospecimen operations.

The Opportunity

Biospecimen Coordinator

BioSample Management Group

Join our team and help ensure accuracy, quality, and excellence in biospecimen operations.

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 accessioning.
• Good Google Suite and Microsoft Office skills, including MS Word, Excel, Google Docs, and Sheets.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) or other sample tracking software.