Biospecimen Acquisition and Management Biospecimen Associate

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Biospecimen Acquisition and Management Biospecimen Associate for a contract assignment with one of our premier Pharmaceutical services clients in Pleasanton, CA.

Responsibilities :
Biospecimen Associate will facilitate the daily operation of the Biorepository for Biospecimen Acquisition and Management (BAM). Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to: inventory management, processing, distribution, storage, and disposition of biological materials in compliance with local regulatory requirements, Quality, Business, and Industry best practices/standards.

• Works under general supervision to deliver simple, efficient solutions in preparation and receipt of shipments, verification, processing, storage, retrieval and distribution of samples, and management of sample collection materials and laboratory supplies.
• Maintains audit-readiness and end-to-end traceability of all biological materials and associated data sets by working in a validated Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in accordance with established procedures.
• Adheres to departmental work instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, OSHA safety regulations and Good Laboratory Practices to perform assigned tasks while handling hazardous biological materials (BSL-2).
• Understands business processes and proposes simple solutions for process optimization.

Required Skills:

• High School or GED and 5 years of relevant work experience and/or certifications required (e.g., EMT, phlebotomy)
• Associates degree in a biological discipline or a related field and 2 years of relevant work experience preferred
• Experience in handling human biological materials a must
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Google suite
• Able to lift objects up to 30 lbs. and to work in a BSL-2 laboratory environment
• Passionate about the importance of biological material traceability in the product development cycle
• Results and goal oriented; organized, adaptable and meticulous
• Able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment with efficiency

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with databases in a biobank/biorepository desired

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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