Biosample Project Manager

SGS Consulting; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Hartford, CT is seeking a Project Manager to lead biospecimen orders from initiation to fulfillment. You will develop timelines, track deliverables, manage risks, and serve as the main liaison for internal customers while coordinating with external biorepositories to ensure timely shipments.

The role requires a Life Sciences degree and at least 3 years of project management or biospecimen experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Clinical Research, Project Management, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project management, biospecimen management, laboratory operations, clinical research, or biobanking.
• Experience managing multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Manage biospecimen orders from initiation through fulfillment.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, milestones, and priorities for multiple concurrent requests.
• Track project deliverables, identify risks, and elevate issues as needed.
• Document project activities, decisions, corrective actions, and resolutions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal customers regarding biospecimen requests and order status.
• Coordinate with external biorepository vendors to ensure timely fulfillment.
• Maintain operational records and order-tracking documentation.
• Coordinate and support biospecimen shipments while ensuring compliance with shipping procedures.
• Track shipments and resolve logistics-related issues.
• Support documentation and tracking of biospecimen transfers into the biorepository.

Skills

Project Management

Biospecimen Management

Laboratory Operations

Clinical Research

Biobanking

Vendor Management

Stakeholder Coordination

Project Tracking

Documentation

Risk Identification

Biospecimen Shipping

Logistics

Order Tracking Systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Organizational Skills

Written & Verbal Communication

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Multi-project Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Clinical Research, Project Management, or related field

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Manage biospecimen orders from initiation through fulfillment. Develop and maintain project timelines, milestones, and priorities for multiple concurrent requests. Track project deliverables, identify risks, and elevate issues as needed. Document project activities, decisions, corrective actions, and resolutions. Serve as the primary point of contact for internal customers regarding biospecimen requests and order status. Coordinate with external biorepository vendors to ensure timely fulfillment. Maintain operational records and order-tracking documentation. Coordinate and support biospecimen shipments while ensuring compliance with shipping procedures. Track shipments and resolve logistics-related issues. Support documentation and tracking of biospecimen transfers into the biorepository.

Skills

Project ManagementBiospecimen ManagementLaboratory OperationsClinical ResearchBiobankingBiospecimen Order FulfillmentVendor ManagementStakeholder CoordinationProject Tracking & DocumentationRisk Identification & Issue ResolutionBiospecimen Shipping & LogisticsOrder Tracking SystemsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointOrganizational SkillsWritten & Verbal CommunicationAttention to DetailTime ManagementMulti-project Coordination

Education / Experience

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Clinical Research, Project Management, or a related field. Minimum 3 years of experience in project management, biospecimen management, laboratory operations, clinical research, or biobanking. Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Teams, Outlook, and PowerPoint).