Biospecimen Specialist

Accelerate Healthcare Breakthroughs Through Biospecimen Expertise

Join a dynamic team dedicated to biospecimen acquisition and management, where your expertise in data integrity helps drive innovation in healthcare and research. In this role, you will oversee the end-to-end process of biospecimen acquisition and data management, ensuring strict compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices. This position offers a hybrid work model, requiring 60% on-site presence after onboarding, and is based in Central Switzerland.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to delivering high-quality results. Strong communication skills and the ability to follow complex protocols are essential for success. To be considered, candidates must hold the right to work in this location or possess an EU passport.

Key Responsibilities

• Biospecimen Acquisition & Compliance: Manage the complete acquisition process, including gathering requirements, developing scopes of work, negotiating vendor agreements, and facilitating purchase requisitions while adhering to quality and compliance standards.
• Data Management & LIMS Operations: Oversee the biospecimen data lifecycle, including data transfer, transcription, quality checks, and discrepancy resolution. Ensure accurate data entry and operations within Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Project Oversight & Stakeholder Engagement: Monitor sample acquisition progress, address issues, and ensure timely and accurate deliverables. Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to meet project goals.
• Documentation & Regulatory Maintenance: Maintain compliance by accurately collecting and managing legal, regulatory, and ethics documentation as per established procedures.

Essential Skills and Requirements

• Academic background in life sciences (Bachelor's or Master's degree) with relevant experience in sample acquisition, data management, or biobanking.
• Hands-on experience in biological sample collection, handling, processing, tracking, and biobanking workflows following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Proven ability to manage clinical trial operations, protocols, and deliverables from start-up to completion, adhering to timelines and milestones.
• Strong knowledge of global regulatory frameworks (e.g., FDA, EMA guidelines), Good Clinical Practice (GCP/ICH-GCP), institutional review boards (IRBs/IECs), and bioethical principles.
• Solid understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) related to patient consent, specimen handling, and clinical data integrity.
• Professional proficiency in English (minimum CEFR B2 level or equivalent) with strong written and verbal communication skills.