Biospecimen Coordinator

Dawar Consulting; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Sick Leave

401K

Job summary

Dawar Consulting seeks a Biospecimen Coordinator to join the BioSample Management team in Tucson, AZ. This onsite role handles receipt, processing, tracking, and shipment of biospecimens, ensuring quality and chain of custody throughout the workflow.

You will work cross-functionally to support laboratory operations, maintain sample integrity, and contribute to process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 1–5 years of biospecimen management or related laboratory experience.
• Experience handling biological samples and chain of custody procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and triage incoming biospecimen shipments.
• Accessioning and verify demographic and sample information.
• Quality control checks on data entry and labeling.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments while ensuring compliance.
• Maintain chain of custody documentation and LIMS records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Analytical and problem-solving

Prioritization in fast-paced env

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or Life Sciences

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Tucson, United States.

Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences, is seeking a Biospecimen Coordinator for Tucson, AZ.

Location: Tucson, AZ (Onsite)

Duration: Long-term Contract (Possibility Of Further Extension)

Pay Rate: $25 - $30/hr on W2

Company Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Sick Leave, 401K

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Biospecimen Coordinator to join our BioSample Management team. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating the receipt, processing, tracking, and shipment of biological specimens while ensuring the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and chain of custody. You will work cross-functionally to support laboratory operations, maintain sample integrity, and contribute to continuous process improvements in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, open, and triage incoming biospecimen shipments, ensuring samples are routed to the appropriate testing laboratories.
• Perform specimen accessioning and verify demographic and sample information for accuracy.
• Conduct quality control checks on sample data entry and labeling to ensure compliance with established procedures.
• Communicate with internal teams and clients regarding held, missing, or rejected samples and resolve issues promptly.
• Prepare, label, and verify specimens while maintaining complete chain of custody documentation.
• Image stained pathology slides and ensure deliverables are completed within established turnaround times.
• Coordinate domestic and international sample shipments while ensuring regulatory and company compliance.
• Manage and monitor the BioSample Management team inbox, ensuring requests are tracked and completed in a timely manner.
• Support process improvement initiatives by participating in workflow optimization projects and implementing operational enhancements.
• Maintain accurate documentation and sample records within Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and other tracking databases.
• Perform additional laboratory support duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 1–5 years of experience in biospecimen management, laboratory operations, sample accessioning, or a related laboratory environment.
• Experience handling biological samples while maintaining strict chain of custody procedures.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with biospecimen management, sample accessioning, or laboratory operations.
• Experience using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) or other sample tracking software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets).
• Experience working in a clinical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, or research laboratory.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality systems and specimen handling best practices.
• Experience supporting global sample logistics and shipping.

Biospecimen, Sample Accessioning, Sample Processing