Biosample Operations Coordinator

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

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.