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Biomarker Operations & Sample Management Specialist, Translational Medicine

Redwood City, CA 94063

Posted: 09/13/2023 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 583477 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Playing a critical role as a Biomarker Operations and Sample Management Specialist within Translational Medicine function, the position will be providing biomarker operational expertise to the clinical study team, developing scope of work and maintaining effective working relationships with CROs and central labs, overseeing the clinical sample shipment and reconciliation, and managing timelines for sample testing and data transfer to align with clinical trial schedule. Pay rate range: $55-65/hr

The Opportunity:

As a Biomarker Operations and Sample Management Specialist in Translational Medicine, you will:

  • Provide operational support to biomarker and diagnostic scientists.

  • Works in close collaboration with biomarker scientists and clinical operations team.

  • Provide biomarker sample management process plan to key stakeholders.

  • Perform day-to-day operational management of CROs to ensure timely delivery of data with high standard of quality.

  • Facilitate central lab manual set up, including kit design, sample processing instructions and logistics.

  • Manage outsourcing to CROs, oversee development of the scope of work, budgets and timelines.

  • Ensures timely and efficient delivery of all biomarker operational activities within clinical programs.

  • Manage sample transfer and assist sample reconciliation between central labs, biomarker vendors/CROs, and central biorepository.

  • Provide sample and assay status updates to biomarker and diagnostic sub-teams.

Education, Experience and Skills Requirement:

  • Life sciences degree (BS or MS) in Scientific, Medical, Healthcare or related discipline.

  • 2+ years related professional experience in a clinical research setting, clinical/diagnostic laboratory, or pharmaceutical/biotech R&D environment.

  • Prior experience of working in teams running clinical studies is a plus.

  • Prior experience in clinical biomarker operation and/or sample management is highly desirable.

  • Excellent scientific and business communication skills, strong interpersonal/collaboration skills and planning skills.

  • Ability to think critically and creatively and be able to work independently to determine appropriate resources for resolution of problems.

  • Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced innovative environment.

  • Experience using Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word and Powerpoint.

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Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.