Biospecimen Coordinator 1

IT Engagements, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

IT Engagements, Inc. seeks a Biospecimen Coordinator for a contract role in Tucson, AZ. You will manage sample intake, triage, accessioning, QC, labeling, and chain-of-custody processes to support the Bio Sample Management Group.

The position requires strong attention to detail, clear client communication, and the ability to drive process improvements. Experience with biospecimen management and LIMS or similar tracking systems is preferred. Onsite collaboration is key.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of biospecimen coordination or similar experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and labeling.
• Proactive communicator able to resolve issues with clients and teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Sample Intake & Triage: receive, open, and triage incoming samples.
• Accessioning & QC: perform accessioning and data QC to ensure accuracy.
• Client Communication: contact clients regarding held or rejected samples.
• Labeling & Documentation: label samples and verify accuracy.
• Pathology Support: image slides and meet deliverables within timelines.
• Logistics Coordination: manage internal/client requests, shipments globally.
• Operational Management: oversee team inbox and track requests.
• Process Improvement: lead improvement workstreams within BioSample Group.
• General Support: perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solver

Communication

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Tools

LIMS

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Greetings from IT Engagements IT Engagements is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide-range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. We have an immediate opening for the below position with one of our premium clients.

Role: Biospecimen Coordinator - I (Contract Role) Location: Tucson, AZ (Onsite) The Opportunity We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Biospecimen Coordinator. This role is essential to our daily operations, ensuring that sample shipments are processed, triaged, and tracked with high precision. You will be instrumental in maintaining accurate chain of custody and supporting various workflow improvements within the Bio Sample Management Group.

Core Responsibilities

• 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.
• Logistics Coordination: Manage internal and client requests, including global sample shipments, while maintaining rigorous chain of custody standards.
• Operational Management: Oversee the team inbox to ensure all requests are tracked and completed.
• Process Improvement: Lead and drive deliverables for assigned process improvement workstreams within the BioSample Management Group.
• General Support: Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Who You Are

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with biosample management and assessioning; good Google Suite/Microsoft office skills (e.g., MS Word/Excel, Google Docs/Sheets, etc.); experience with LIMS or other sample tracking software.

Regards, Satya [e-mail]