Biospecimen Associate

Digital Prospectors; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Prospectors in Redwood City, CA is seeking a Biospecimen Associate I to support patient sample management and serve as the bridge between Clinical Operations and Client Services. You will receive, unpack, process, and record specimens for laboratory testing under supervision, maintaining organized records and strong attention to detail.

This role emphasizes independent work within a collaborative team, with opportunities to assist non-testing back-up tasks and participate in continuous

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Laboratory Science or related field preferred.
• 0–12 months of laboratory experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist sample intake, accessioning, and processing.
• Enter and verify data in the LIMS database.
• Prepare samples for testing and document transfers.
• Manage sample storage and organization in the lab.
• Support cross-team communications and back-up duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree in Biomedical Laboratory Science or related field

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science or related field (preferred)

Job description

The Biospecimen Associate I supports the management of patient samples and provides the link between the Clinical Operations and Client Services teams. The Biospecimen Associate I is responsible for receiving, unpacking, processing, and recording samples sent for laboratory testing under the supervision of the Biospecimen Management Supervisor. The Biospecimen Associate I has demonstrated understanding of laboratory workflow. In addition to the primary role of biospecimen management, there may be a need to provide back-up support (non-testing) to the Analytical and/or Post-Analytical team. It is imperative that the Biospecimen Associate I has demonstrated the ability to work independently but also functions effectively as a member of the team. The nature of the work requires keeping organized records, excellent attention to detail, effective written and verbal communication skills, the ability to multi-task and be flexible with tasks and schedules, and the ability to work independently in a team environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the laboratory staff with sample intake, accessioning, and processing of all incoming blood specimens.
• Responsible for entering and verifying data in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) database.
• Prepare samples for testing by isolating plasma from whole blood.
• Ability to prepare and document sample transfers to Clinical Operations department for testing.
• Manage storage of plasma aliquots and blood specimens
• Escalade or resolve and document any discrepancies, or incomplete, and/or unacceptable specimens.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment according to the laboratory’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assist in the organization and upkeep of the laboratory area (daily and weekly maintenance)
• Work closely with the Analytical, Post-Analytical, and Client Services teams to provide consistent and ongoing support to the entire service department.
• Communicate test system deviations from the laboratory’s established performance specifications by reporting Nonconforming Event Reports (NCRs).
• May assist with training of new laboratory personnel and training of new procedures with existing personnel.
• May participate in continuous improvement efforts (Gemba walks, special projects).
• Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Supervisor or Safety Officer
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned and assist others as time allows to ensure minimal impact to delivery of results.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Associate of Arts or equivalent experience required.
• Bachelor of Arts or Science in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science or related field preferred
• 0-12 months of laboratory work experience preferred.
• Ability to proactively communicate consistently, clearly, and honestly.