Data Management Specialist

Bioagilytix
Durham, NC
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have GxP-compliant sample management experience in biotech or pharmaceuticals and are comfortable with LIMS and eSMS systems.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 6-8 years of GxP-regulated sample management experience in biotech or pharma
    — “High School diploma and not less than eight (8) years’ experience in sample management in a biotech or pharmaceutical GxP-regulated environment”
  • Individuals with a background in developing or validating sample management software solutions
    — “Develops/validates SM software solutions”
  • Professionals who can manage multiple projects and thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven setting
    — “Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment where multiple concurrent projects must be completed in a timely manner”

Things to consider

  • On-site presence is required despite some flexibility in hours
    — “This is a full-time, on-site position”
  • Occasional weekend, holiday, and evening work is expected
    — “Occasional weekend, holiday, and evening work required”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with GxP compliance and LIMS systems in your resume and interviews
    — “GxP-compliant processing of incoming and outgoing samples and reference materials”
  • Emphasize your ability to resolve discrepancies and ensure data traceability
    — “Resolves discrepancies and updates electronic information”
  • Showcase your experience with training and SOP development to demonstrate leadership potential
    — “Assists with drafting Sample Management SOPs”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Maintained GxP-compliant records
  • Developed and validated SM software solutions
  • Trained new Sample Management Specialists
Typical background
High School diploma and 8+ years of experience in sample management in a biotech or pharmaceutical GxP-regulated environment

Skills & requirements

Required

Gxp ComplianceSample ManagementData IntegrityTrainingProcess Improvement

Preferred

LIMSQuality Management SoftwareMS ExcelMS Word

Stack & domain

Gxp RegulationsMS ExcelMS WordLIMSQuality Management SoftwareAttention To DetailOrganizational SkillsCommunicationBiotechPharmaceutical

About the role

Original posting from Bioagilytix via Lever

At BioAgilytix, we are passionate about premier science and the impact it has on our world. Our team of highly experienced scientists and professionals deliver tailored services for supporting new medicine breakthroughs with best-in-class bioanalytical services. We are tirelessly committed to our customers by being solution-oriented and deadline-driven. . . and we are growing. Our culture is fast-paced, fun and never boring. Because we work across numerous clients and drug modalities, your career can develop rapidly. You’ll gain experience with a variety of challenges all while you enable life-changing, life-saving therapeutics to the patients who need them.

The Sample Management Specialist is responsible forGxP-compliant processing of incoming and outgoing samples and reference materials.  

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Generates and maintains records in a GxP-compliant manner
  • Builds study sample metadata in LIMS
  • Prepares sample manifest files for import into electronic sample management systems (eSMS)
  • Resolves discrepancies and updates electronic information
  • Ensures data integrity and traceability
  • Develops/validates SM software solutions
  • Collects and presents metrics data
  • Participates in audits/inspections as appropriate
  • Provides information for QAU, client, or regulatory agency audit reports as needed
  • Trains new Sample Management Specialists
  • Assists with drafting Sample Management SOPs
  • Recommends/enacts process improvements
  • May train new Data Management Specialists as needed
  • May receive samples as needed:
  • Receives shipments into Sample Management
  • Initiates sample chain-of-custody
  • Provides timely notification of sample receipt to client/BPM
  • May ship samples to domestic or international destinations as needed
  • May accession samples as needed:
  • Accessions samples into LIMS
  • Imports electronic sample metadata into eSMS
  • Resolves discrepancies, with responsibility for investigating and correcting sample anomalies
  • Manages pre- and post-test sample storage
  • Pulls samples for testing per schedule/request
  • Checks out pre-test samples and checks in post-test samples
  • Follows BAL SOPs

Minimum Preferred Qualifications: Education/Experience:

  • High School diploma and not less than eight (8) years’ experience in sample management in a biotech or pharmaceutical GxP-regulated environment

Minimum Preferred Qualifications: Skills:

  • Working knowledge of GxP regulations
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment where multiple concurrent projects must be completed in a timely manner
  • Ability to take direction well and multi-task
  • Acute attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and Word
  • Proficiency in LIMS and Quality Management software packages

Preferred Credentials:

  • Associate degree in biological science or related field and not less than six (6) years’ experience in sample management in a biotech or pharmaceutical GxP-regulated environment
  • Bachelor’s degree in biological science or related field and not less than four (4) years’ experience in sample management in a biotech or pharmaceutical GxP-regulated environment

Supervision Received:

  • Infrequent supervision and instructions
  • Frequently exercises discretionary authority

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

  • This is a full-time, on-site position
  • Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours as published in the BioAgilytix Employee Handbook
  • Occasional weekend, holiday, and evening work required

BENEFITS AND OTHER PERKS

Medical Insurance (HDHP with HSA; PPO), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (medical; dependent care), Short Term Disability | Long Term Disability Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (4 weeks per year), Parental Leave, Paid Holidays (9 scheduled; 5 floating), 401k with Employer Match, Employee Referral Program

COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

BioAgilytix provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Source: Bioagilytix careers (Lever)

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