Associate Biospecimen Project Manager

Title: Associate Biospecimen Project Manager Location: Remote - US, 2304 Silverdale Drive, Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America 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