For one of our clients, a global specialty contract research (CRO) laboratory collaborating with the largest pharmaceutical and most prominent biotech companies, Kelly Science is currently recruiting a Biosample Management Specialist.
Global Mission - Biosample Management Specialist:
Responsible for planning, organizing and overseeing the collection and shipping of biosamples to and from our client, to ensure timely delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Communicates with clinical sites, couriers and clients to track the delivery of study samples or study reagents on a daily basis;
- Verifies that sample collection information is adequate for effective sample tracking and reconciliation;
- Investigates and addresses discrepancies;
- Ensures issues are resolved or escalated in a timely manner;
- Tracks, reviews and updates the sample databases in a timely manner;
- Organizes international shipments as per IATA regulations to and from our client laboratory using the appropriate documentation;
- Participates in the writing and reviewing of Laboratory Manuals for clinical sites;
- Assists the operational staff for the procurement of biological samples from different suppliers;
- Assists the operational staff for the reception of biological samples;
- Ensures all work is compliant with appropriate SOPs and all applicable regulatory requirements;
- Defines and monitors Key Performance Indicators (KPI);
- Participates in the writing and reviewing of SOPs and associated worksheets/forms;
- Applies Good Documentation Practices (GDP);
- Ensures all work is compliant with appropriate SOPs and all applicable regulatory requirements;
- Supervises and performs all biobanking-related activities (sample ordering, reception, documentation, tracking and inventory) in compliance with applicable procedures and according to the regulatory requirements
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must accept to perform duties or supervise activities in Bio Safety Level (BSL) 1 or 2 facilities where biological samples may be either naturally or experimentally infected with potentially hazardous virus such as HIV, HCV, or CMV;
- Employee is personally responsible for following Health and Safety guidelines/instructions.
- This position can involve evening and/or week-end work.
The profile of the Biosample Management Specialist:
- Bachelor degree in Logistics or related field
- Experience level can vary, however, a minimum of 2 years of industry experience in a similar position is required.
- Basic knowledge of key aspects related to transportation of biosamples, such as import/export regulation, customs, sample handling, logistical planning;
- Knowledge of GCP, GCLP, and GLP regulations.
- Experience in logistics and planning;
- Rigorous and autonomous in the conduct of his/her work;
- Good organizational skills;
- Good communication skills and is fluent in French and English (written and spoken);
- Demonstrated time and priority management skills;
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility;
- Quality mindset.
The offer:
- A permanent contract in an innovative and dynamic CRO environment;
- A challenging position with plenty of responsibilities;
- A competitive salary package in line with your profile and experiences.
Regarding this role, Kelly Services acts as the official mediator. When you decide to apply to this role your personal information will be processed in accordance with Kelly's Privacy Statement.
In keeping with the Law regarding discrimination and equal opportunity in Belgium, Kelly Services welcomes applications from any and all eligible candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age.
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Concernant ce rôle, Kelly Services agit en tant que médiateur officiel. Lorsque vous décidez de postuler ce poste, vos informations personnelles seront traitées conformément à la déclaration de confidentialité de Kelly.
Conformément à la loi sur la discrimination et la politique d'égalité des chances en Belgique, Kelly Services accueille les candidatures de tous les candidats éligibles, quels que soient leur origine ethnique, leur sexe, leur handicap, leur religion, leur orientation sexuelle ou leur âge.
