Biospecimen Specialist (m/f/d)

For our client, and international company in Rotkreuz, we are looking for a Biospecimen Specialist to manage the end to end biorepository activities to fulfill our customer's specimen request.

The perfect candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Science and brings experience in handling biological specimens & willingness to work with potentially infectious biological material. The candidate has knowledge in MS Excel and Google suite. The person speaks fluent English and German is a plus.

General Information:

• Start date: 01.09.2024
• Latest Start Date: 01.10.2024
• Planned duration: 8 months
• Extension: Possible
• Workplace: Rotkreuz
• Workload: 80-100%
• Remote/Home Office: minimal, but mainly onsite
• Team: 9 people
• Working hours: Standard

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Manages and performs biological material supply, receipt, registration, shipment, returns, verification activities, retrievals, inventory searches, and identifies and resolves discrepancies in a validated environment - to meet stakeholder and/or business needs
• Collaborates with the relevant permitting agencies, import/export compliance and local Safety and Biorepository Teams to comply with permit requirements
• Maintain information in a validated laboratory information management system compliant with GxP principles and standards
• Assumes responsibility for accuracy, quality, and timeliness of work within supported projects and responding appropriately to changing priorities

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Science
• Experience in handling biological specimens & willingness to work with potentially infectious biological material (Biosafety level 2)
• Proficient with MS Excel and Google suite
• English B2 Level
• Hepatitis vaccination available
• Able to lift 30lbs, work in cold environment with limited daylight, stand for long periods of time and climb ladders
• Self-motivated and solution driven individual who can maintain quality, accuracy and timeliness of deliverables
• Ability to follow standard procedures and strong understanding of the concept of biospecimen traceability
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with efficiency; and capable of handling multiple projects
• Good organizational, written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and stakeholder management
• Team player, self organized and motivated individual
• Meticulous attention to detail

Nice to Have:

• Experience in biospecimen acquisition, biobanking, clinical trial management, interfacing with stakeholders and/or project management
• Experience in research, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, CRO or medical device industry
• Experience in the use of LIMS or other validated systems
• Understanding of regulatory requirements related to diagnostics
• German skills