Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Business Activity Monitoring (BAM), Clinical Trial, Communication Skills, Contract Research Organization (CRO), Cross-Functional, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Sets, Detail Oriented, Document Management, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), IRB/IEC (Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee), Import/Export, Laboratory, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Legal, Logistics, Matrix Management, Molecular Biology, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Research & Development (R&D), Safety/Work Safety, Specimens/Samples, Team Player, Time Management
Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences, is seeking a "Biospecimen Acquisition and Data Specialist (Hybrid)".
Location: Pleasanton, CA (Hybrid)
Duration: Long-term Contract (Possibility Of Further Extension)
Pay Rate: $45-$52/hr on W2
Company Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Sick Leave, 401K
Job Summary
As a Biospecimen Specialist, you will support the Pleasanton based Biospecimen Acquisition and Management (BAM) subchapter within the Development Services and Integration (DSI) chapter of R&D organization. BAM is a global service function responsible for the acquisition, characterization, and management of human and non human biological materials.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced, highly collaborative environment and brings strong attention to detail, communication skills, and experience in molecular biology, clinical trial operations, or sample management.
Key Responsibilities
• Drive end to end biospecimen acquisition and data management workflows to ensure accurate fulfillment of customer requests.
• Maintain rigorous data quality standards by collecting, reviewing, and managing documentation to ensure complete and accurate datasets.
• Partner closely with R&D stakeholders to define requirements, provide updates, and ensure commitments for biological materials are met.
• Coordinate cross functional alignment with Procurement, Legal, Safety, Quality, and Logistics (Import/Export).
• Ensure project accuracy and responsiveness while managing shifting priorities and strict deadlines.
• Interact with external partners including vendors, CROs, and external laboratories.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in molecular biology, clinical trial operations, or sample management.
• Demonstrated success working in high performing, cross functional team environments.
Preferred Skills
• Advanced degree in a scientific discipline.
• Experience working in a complex, global matrix organization.
• Familiarity with LIMS systems.
• Regulatory/compliance exposure (e.g., GCP, HIPAA, IRB).
• Experience in clinical trials or biobanking.
If interested, please share your updated resume at
hr@dawarconsulting.com
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lakshmi@dawarconsulting.com