GMP-Compliant Biotech Sample Coordinator

R&D Partners; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance – PPO, HMO & HSA

401k plan

Employee Assistance Program

Long-term disability

Weekly payroll

Online timecard approval

Job summary

R&D Partners in San Carlos, CA is seeking a Sample Management Specialist to oversee end-to-end handling of biological samples—from receipt to storage and distribution. The role collaborates with Analytical, Process Development, Materials Management, QA, and Operations to ensure samples are tracked, maintained, and compliant with GDP, GMP/GLP, and SOPs.

Requirements include a life sciences bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years in biotech or clinical labs; Benchling or LIMS experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life sciences discipline or equivalent.
• 1–3 years in biotech, pharmaceutical, or clinical labs.
• GMP/GLP basics and GDP data integrity awareness.
• Experience with temperature-controlled storage is a plus.
• Experience with Benchling, LIMS or similar systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive sample shipments and transfer custody per procedures.
• Perform intake: verify packing lists, IDs, and integrity.
• Coordinate temperature monitoring documentation and records.
• Register and maintain sample records in Benchling or LIMS.
• Apply and maintain sample labels and tracking docs.
• Manage storage locations across multiple temperatures.
• Store/retrieve samples in -80°C, -20°C, and 2–8°C as required.
• Distribute samples per plans with clear chain-of-custody.
• Maintain movement logs and chain-of-custody from receipt to disposition.
• Support deviations, temperature excursions, and CAPA with QA.
• Assist audits and inspections; ensure GDP/SOP compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation and data integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Tools

Benchling

LIMS

Job description

R&D Partners in San Carlos, CA is seeking a Sample Management Specialist to oversee end-to-end handling of biological samples—from receipt to storage and distribution. The role collaborates with Analytical, Process Development, Materials Management, QA, and Operations to ensure samples are tracked, maintained, and compliant with GDP, GMP/GLP, and SOPs.

Requirements include a life sciences bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years in biotech or clinical labs; Benchling or LIMS experience is preferred.