Main Responsibilities
* Biospecimen Acquisition & Compliance: Lead end-to-end biospecimen acquisition by gathering requirements, developing Scope of Work, reviewing and negotiating vendor quotes and material transfer agreements, and facilitating purchase requisitions, ensuring strict adherence to quality, compliance, and industry best practices.
* Data Management & LIMS Operations: Manage the complete biospecimen data lifecycle, including data transfer, review, transcription, quality/consistency checks, and resolution of discrepancies. Assume accountability for accurate data entry and execution of all data functions within validated LIMS.
* Project Oversight & Stakeholder Engagement: Proactively monitor sample acquisition progress, identify and resolve issues, and assume responsibility for the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of deliverables. Effectively interface with internal and external stakeholders to establish timelines and meet defined project goals.
* Documentation & Regulatory Maintenance: Ensure continuous process compliance, including the accurate collection and maintenance of all required legal, regulatory, and ethics documentation according to established Biospecimen Acquisition and Management procedures.
Qualifications and Experience
* Relevant Swiss working / residency permit or Swiss / EU-Citizenship required
* Life science Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 1-3 years relevant experience in sample acquisition, data management, biobanking OR Life science Master’s degree or equivalent, some experience in sample acquisition, data management, biobanking or related area
* Experience in biospecimen acquisition and regulatory requirements (FDA / EMA)
* In addition, experience in Biobanking, clinical trial management, project management is an advantage
* Experience with IT skills : Microsoft office (Excel, Word), Google Suite
* Good level of English (min. B2) while German is nice to have
* Highly motivated, organized, and solution-driven team player with a meticulous attention to detail, committed to ensuring the highest quality, accuracy, and timeliness of biospecimen deliverables
* Exceptional interpersonal skills and proven ability to effectively manage diverse internal and external stakeholders
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to consistently follow complex protocols and excellent data handling capabilities
* Demonstrated proficiency in thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, efficiently managing and prioritizing multiple concurrent projects
Nice to have
* Experience in LIMS or other validated systems
* Understanding of regulatory requirements related to diagnostics
* Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, Ethics, Data Privacy
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