Associate Biospecimen Project Manager

Job Summary:
The Associate Biospecimen Project Manager will be the centralized point of contact to drive biospecimen lifecycle management and resulting analytical data from clinical studies for one of our sponsors, supporting the Biospecimen Management team. This position is part of Functional Service Provider (FSP) Solutions of LabConnect.
Please note the following working location and hours:

100% remote with potential to travel a maximum of 2-4 times per year at most to client site on the east coast USA
Ability to work East Coast Business hours as needed for meetings

Responsibilities:

Drive biospecimen lifecycle management from sample receipt to analysis and final disposition
Ensure accurate specimen metadata
Communicate study specimen updates to client groups and stakeholders
Increase the efficiency of specimen management through sharing of knowledge and best practices
Provide site support and drive query resolution
Participate or lead special projects as assigned
Adhere to client policies and Standard Operating Procedures
Review clinical study protocols and service providers’ scope of work documents for sample handling and processing details
Set up study and electronic protocol in LIMS.
Create and manage project plans
Manage data transfer plans with analytical laboratories
Manage data received from external and internal laboratories, including data generated in exploratory studies
Manage specimen metadata discrepancies and ensure resolution
Submit specimens for analytical assays per study timelines
Review status of specimens received and completeness of data
Contribute to meeting database locks by ensuring all specimens have a final result and data transfer is complete; create reports for data management as needed
Support manager in providing projections for annual and long-term planning

Experience, Education and Skills Required:

B.A./B.S. in life sciences, medical technology, or related field
1-3 years of directly related experience in life sciences, including biospecimen lifecycle management
1-3 years of project management experience, preferred
Experience with StarLIMS or other LIMS desired
Understanding of transaction-based inventory and data management systems as well as clinical trial processes
Understanding of ICH, GCP, GLP, and local regulations
Excel experience, macro and template building knowledge desired
Strong planning, organizational, time management skills
High attention to detail and excellent multi-tasking skills