Biomarker Sample Operations Manager III_35514

Posted 2 days ago

k3innovationsLake County (IL)

Project Management Specialists Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)

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About the role

Now Hiring: 📍 Location: Lake County, IL — Hybrid📍 Alternative: Hybrid in South San Francisco, CA📅 Contract: 2 YearsWe are seeking an experienced Biomarker Sample Operations Managers to join a Precision Medicine team supporting clinical trials and advanced biomarker programs. This role will work closely with Clinical Operations, Project Managers, Laboratory Managers, Biomarker Program Managers, and Lead Scientists to ensure the timely and compliant collection, transfer, testing, and management of clinical trial biomarker specimens.

🧬 Key Responsibilities:

Plan, organize, and oversee the collection and shipment of biological samples from investigator sites or centralized locations to assay laboratories
Partner with Biomarker Program Managers and Lead Scientists to ensure delivery of biomarker sample data according to study timelines
Ensure timely shipments to vendors and storage sites and reconcile sample information across databases
Drive process and system improvements covering sample collection, processing, analysis, transportation, storage, and destruction
Review study-specific documentation related to sample collection, handling, analysis, transportation, and storage
Create edit checks for sample types within assigned clinical trials
Manage relationships with laboratory vendors and assess service-level commitments
Support vendor oversight, contract execution, deliverables, and invoice review
Partner with Biomarker Program Managers, Lead Scientists, and IT on the development and implementation of sample tracking systems
Apply ICH/GCP, biostorage procedures, biomarker sample management best practices, and ethical guidelines
Develop subject matter expertise in biomarker sample operations and contribute to process improvement and training initiatives
Balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-based environment while working independently when needed🎯 Qualifications
Master’s degree + 3+ years of project management experience, with knowledge of oncology, biomarkers and/or clinical trialsOR
Bachelor’s degree + 4+ years of project management experience, with knowledge of oncology, biomarkers and/or clinical trials
Clinical trial experience
Scientific background and knowledge of oncology
Strong project management, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage changing priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to work with minimal supervision
PMP certification is a plus⭐ Ideal Background

We're especially interested in professionals with experience in: Biomarker Operations | Clinical Trial Samples | Precision Medicine | Biospecimen Management | Sample Tracking | Laboratory Operations | Clinical Operations | Oncology | Vendor Management | Project Management | ICH/GCPIf you have experience managing clinical trial biospecimens and biomarker sample operations and enjoy working cross-functionally in a fast-paced clinical research environment, we'd love to hear from you!📩 Interested? Apply now or message me directly to learn more.#Hiring #Biomarkers #Precision Medicine #Clinical Research #Clinical Trials #Oncology #Biospecimen #Biomarker Operations #Clinical Operations #Project Management #PharmaJobs #Life Sciences #GCP #ICHGCP #Illinois Jobs #SouthSanFrancisco #Contract Jobs

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