Job Description
Biospecimen Coordinator I
Join a dynamic team as a Biospecimen Coordinator I and play a crucial role in advancing biomedical research! This onsite position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a vital operational role, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of biosample handling. If you are detail-oriented, reliable, and eager to contribute to groundbreaking scientific initiatives, this is the perfect role for you.
What Youll Do:
- Receive, open, and triage incoming sample shipments, directing them efficiently to testing locations.
- Perform sample accessioning and conduct quality control checks on demographic data to ensure accuracy.
- Act as a key point of contact for clients concerning sample holds or rejections, providing prompt resolutions.
- Label samples meticulously and perform final QC checks to verify labeling precision.
- Support pathology by imaging stained slides and ensuring timely delivery of results.
- Manage logistics for sample shipments, both internally and internationally, maintaining strict chain of custody protocols.
- Oversee team inbox requests, tracking and completing all operational requests accurately.
- Lead process improvement initiatives within the BioSample Management Group to enhance workflows.
- Provide general operational support as needed to ensure smooth daily operations.
Required Skills:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 0-5 years of relevant experience in sample handling, logistics, or a related field.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.
- Skilled in multitasking and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to Have Skills:
- Experience with sample tracking or laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
- Prior experience working in a biomedical or research setting.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in biosample management, logistics, or related operational roles is advantageous.
Other Requirements:
- This is an onsite role requiring availability during standard business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM). Overtime may be required based on project needs.
- Ability to handle global sample shipments and coordinate logistics effectively.
- Professional demeanor with the ability to communicate clearly with clients and team members.
Step into a pivotal role that supports cutting-edge researchapply now to become a part of our innovative team and make a difference in the world of biomedical science!
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Oro Valley, AZ |
| Industry | Other/Not Classified |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1983 |
| Website | http://apollopros.com/ |
About Company
Apollo Professional Solutions was founded by Gayle A. Williams in 1983 as a technical staffing firm supporting New England aerospace companies. Today, Apollo has grown into a $40 million year company, with 5 regional offices nationwide that offers diversified support to industries that include: defense, military, aeronautical, civil, food & beverage, healthcare, marine, pharmaceutical and scientific industries, as well as local government. We are an equal opportunity employers, that is also certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by WBENC as well as the State of Massachusetts (SOWMBA Office.)
Skills
- Biomedical Researchunmatched
- Biomedicineunmatched
- Chain of Custodyunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Customer Relationsunmatched
- Demographicsunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- High School Diplomaunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)unmatched
- Logisticsunmatched
- Logistics Managementunmatched
- Multitaskingunmatched
- Operational Supportunmatched
- Operationsunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Pathologyunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Quality Controlunmatched
- Specimens/Samplesunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
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