Biorepository Specialist

The Biorepository Specialist is responsible for the sample inventory management activity for the Biorepository and other duties and activities associated with supporting sample distribution to vendors and researchers. 

Involves familiarity with handling, processing, storing, and distributing human specimens, maintaining current databases, working with others to ensure quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) of the biorepository.

Employees are responsible for following all Company policies and procedures.  These policies and procedures will include adherence to regulatory standards such as CAP, CLIA and OSHA, including safety standards in performing all aspects of the functions below.
 

• Helps to develop and manage policies, procedures, processes, and protocols for biorepository services that support the vision of the company, including tissue handling, quality control (QC) work, and access to biospecimens.
• Coordinate and maintain accurate records of samples. 
  • Develop systems to manage long-term sample storage, retrieval, and audit procedures.
  • Receive new samples and update inventory.
  • Retrieve and sort stored specimens for testing or shipment.   
  • Assess the quality of tissue blocks. 
  • Aliquot wet samples as needed to fulfill requests. 
  • Extrapolate pertinent data from pathology reports.
  • Work with pathologists for tumor marking and percentage. 
  • Manage all shipping and receiving activities to/from external sites. 
  • Collect, input, and maintain data in multiple databases and spreadsheets.
• Performs all responsibilities in accordance with national standards. 
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills to comply with IRB requirements, HIPAA, established guidelines and work instructions, and appropriate industry and Good Clinical Practices standards. 
  • Assist with writing and revising relevant Standard Operating Procedures.
• Represent the company with new and established collaborators.   
  • Negotiate large scale contracts for the biorepository.
  • Promote biorepository opportunities to academic and industry partners.  
  • Work with billing department to generate timely invoices. 
• Train new employees as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of all research information, to include, but not limited to patient information, client information and billing information.
• Demonstrate project management knowledge, time management skills and sound judgement to independently manage a varied workload of projects with multiple priorities and within standards.

1. In exercising these functions, the employee must be able to exert up to 40 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force routinely to move objects.
2. Employee may be exposed to blood products, knife cuts, hazardous waste and chemical fumes, so appropriate precautionary measures must be followed at all times.  Certain situations require eye protection, a mask, lab coat and/or gloves. Hazardous Waste training required.
3. Ability to pass a standard color vision test.

1. Standard lab equipment (Pipettes, Microscope, slides, scalpels, microtome)
2. Computer and ancillary equipment

• Bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences or equivalent education.  Relevant professional experience may be considered in place of formal education.   
• Preferred: Pertinent research certification and human research protections training (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Program, National Institute of Health)
• Preferred: Qualification in Biorepository Science, QBRS^(ASCP)

• Experience using word processing, advanced or complex spreadsheet and database applications, internet, email, and computerized tracking systems. 
• Familiarity or experience with pathology or tissue collection processes. 
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems
• Experience working with laboratory protocols, systems, and documentation techniques.

Level    I: less than 5 years of relevant work experience
            II: 6-12 years of relevant work experience
            III: 13+ years of relevant work experience
            (Experience to be determined at the discretion of the Management)

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individuals and employee encounters while performing the duties of this job. Clin-Path provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and gender identity. Clin-Path complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Benefits:

Clin-Path Associates offers nationally competitive compensation and benefits. Our benefits program provides a comprehensive array of services to our employees including, but not limited to health insurance (Primarily covered by the company), dental insurance (100% covered by the company) vision insurance, paid time off, retirement contributions (401k), & flexible spending account (FSA).