Clinical Sample Management Research Associate

WaveCrest Staffing Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Weekly pay

401k & PTO after 6 months

Conversion benefits

Job summary

Wavecrest is seeking a Research Support Specialist to join a collaborative gene therapy program in Columbus, OH. This contract-to-permanent position offers hands-on experience with clinical sample management, study operations, and cross-functional research support in a fast-paced biotech environment.

The role emphasizes coordinating specimen handling, maintaining electronic records, and ensuring GCP/GLP compliance while partnering with CROs, clinical and lab teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences or closely related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting clinical research operations.
• Experience with GCP and/or GLP requirements.
• Experience coordinating, documenting, tracking or reconciling clinical samples or biological specimens.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate movement, receipt, tracking and reconciliation of biological specimens for studies.
• Maintain electronic records for study samples and consent information.
• Investigate discrepancies by partnering with sites and labs.
• Review study documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Support development and improvement of sample tracking processes.
• Coordinate study materials for biopsy, surgical and lab locations.
• Maintain training resources for sites involved in specimen handling.
• Collaborate with operations and data management to ensure accurate sample transfer.
• Communicate study requirements with CROs and external partners.
• Assist with SOPs, reports and controlled documentation.
• Maintain department metrics and report sample status and issues.
• Perform activities in line with GCP, GLP, ICH, FDA and internal quality requirements.

Skills

Clinical research coordination

Documentation & recordkeeping

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field

Job description

At this time, Wavecrest cannot transfer nor sponsor a work Visa for this position.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Join a collaborative research team supporting innovative gene therapy, RNA, and gene-editing programs. This role offers hands‑on experience with clinical sample management, study operations, and cross‑functional research support in a fast‑paced biotech environment.

Pay: $33/hr

Schedule: 1st shift

Type of Job: Contract to Permanent

Location: Columbus, OH

Benefits Offered

• Medical/dental coverage!
• Weekly pay!
• 401k and PTO after 6 months!
• Great benefit package offered upon conversion!

Daily Tasks: What you will do

• Coordinate the movement, receipt, tracking and reconciliation of biological specimens supporting clinical and pre‑clinical research studies.
• Maintain accurate electronic records for study samples, associated consent information and supporting documentation.
• Investigate and resolve sample discrepancies by partnering with research sites, laboratory personnel and external service providers.
• Review study‑related documents for completeness and accuracy before maintaining them within centralized electronic systems.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of processes used to track and manage research specimens.
• Coordinate study materials and supplies required by biopsy, surgical and laboratory locations.
• Maintain training resources and documentation for research sites involved in specimen collection and handling.
• Partner with clinical operations, laboratory operations, data management and other research functions to support accurate transfer of sample and study information.
• Communicate with CROs, specialty laboratories and other external partners regarding study requirements, sample status and outstanding issues.
• Support vendor activities, including operational coordination, expense tracking and budget forecasting.
• Assist with preparation and review of SOPs, technical reports and other controlled research documentation.
• Maintain departmental metrics and provide updates regarding sample status, reconciliation activities and operational issues.
• Perform all activities in accordance with applicable GCP, GLP, ICH, FDA and internal quality requirements.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences or a closely related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting clinical research operations or managing clinical research specimens within a biotechnology, pharmaceutical or healthcare environment.
• Previous experience working under GCP and/or GLP requirements.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating, documenting, tracking or reconciling clinical samples or biological specimens.