Biosample Coordinator I

Dawar Consulting; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Paid Sick leave

401k

Job summary

Dawar Consulting is seeking a detail-oriented Biosample Coordinator I for a Tucson, AZ-based contract role. You will manage sample shipments, triage, accessioning, labeling, and QA, while maintaining strict chain of custody and enabling workflow improvements within the BioSample Management Group.

The role requires 1–5 years of relevant experience, strong problem solving, communication, and multitasking abilities, and a high school diploma or equivalent; medical/lab setting experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Clear, professional communication, both verbal and written.
• Detail-oriented with a high standard for quality.
• Multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Sample intake, triage, and routing to testing locations.
• Accessioning and QC on demographic data for accuracy.
• Communicate with clients regarding held or rejected samples.
• Label samples and perform final labeling QC.
• Support pathology by handling stained slides and deliverables.
• Coordinate internal and client sample shipments globally with strict chain of custody.
• Oversee team inbox and ensure requests are tracked and completed.
• Lead process-improvement workstreams within BioSample Management.
• Provide general support as assigned by management.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

LIMS

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Tucson, United States | Posted on 11/11/2026

Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences, is looking for a "Biosample Coordinator I" based out of Tucson, AZ

Job Duration: Long Term Contract(Possibility of Extension)

Pay Rate: $30 /hr

Company Benefits:

• - Healthcare (Medical, Dental, & Vision)


• - Paid Sick leave


• - 401k

Summary

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.

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.
  

Required Qualifications

• Education Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent


• 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.