Biospecimen Coordinator

RDPartners; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance – PPO, HMO &

Dental & Vision insurance

401k plan

Employee Assistance Program

Long-term disability

Weekly payroll

Expense reimbursement

Online timecard approval

Job summary

R&D Partners in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Biospecimen Coordinator I to support sample intake, triage, and accessioning with meticulous data checks. The role includes labeling, QC, and pathology support to ensure timely deliverables.

Ideal candidates have 1–5 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in biospecimen handling or related lab support.
• Ability to manage sample intake and triage, with accuracy in data entry.

Responsibilities

• Receive and triage incoming samples, directing to testing locations.
• Accessioning and QC of demographic data for accuracy.
• Serve as contact for clients regarding held or rejected samples.
• Labeling and documentation of samples with final QC checks.
• Support Pathology by imaging slides and meeting timelines.

Skills

Sample intake

Accessioning

Quality control

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Biospecimen Coordinator I in Tucson, AZ.

Your main responsibilities as a Biospecimen Coordinator I:

· 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.

What we are looking for in a Biospecimen Coordinator I:

· 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.

Why Choose ** R&D Partners? **

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical insurance – PPO, HMO &
• Dental & Vision insurance
• 401k plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-term disability
• Weekly payroll
• Expense reimbursement
• Online timecard approval

Pay Scale:

$49,920 - $62,400 Dependent on Experience)

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

****R &D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer. ****

Company Description

R&D Partners is a national staffing firm focused in the areas of: Scientific, Clinical Research and Engineering. Our team offers well over 200 years of combined staffing experience providing consulting, direct hire & outsourcing solutions with our west coast offices in San Francisco, Redwood City and San Diego, CA and our east coast offices located in Harrisburg, PA and Tampa, FL.

The cornerstone of our success: a knowledgeable and experienced recruiting team.

Our life sciences recruiters, clinical research recruiters and engineering recruiters are uniquely specialized. After a detailed assessment of our clients’ needs, we can then identify appropriate candidates utilizing our established network of professionals. R&D Partners takes a proactive approach to recruiting, establishing relationships with experienced passive candidates so when the time is right, we can combine our candidates’ talents with our clients’ opportunities.

Company Description

R&D Partners is a national staffing firm focused in the areas of: Scientific, Clinical Research and Engineering. Our team offers well over 200 years of combined staffing experience providing consulting, direct hire & outsourcing solutions with our west coast offices in San Francisco, Redwood City and San Diego, CA and our east coast offices located in Harrisburg, PA and Tampa, FL. The cornerstone of our success: a knowledgeable and experienced recruiting team. Our life sciences recruiters, clinical research recruiters and engineering recruiters are uniquely specialized. After a detailed assessment of our clients’ needs, we can then identify appropriate candidates utilizing our established network of professionals. R&D Partners takes a proactive approach to recruiting, establishing relationships with experienced passive candidates so when the time is right, we can combine our candidates’ talents with our clients’ opportunities.