Biosample Coordinator
Roche
Summary
This role is based in the BioSample Management Group, which is dedicated to providing crucial support for clinical studies. As a Biosample Coordinator, you will ensure the seamless execution of sample management and clinical tracking. The dynamic nature of this department offers you the opportunity to lead process improvements while supporting all phases of clinical operations.
Job description
The Opportunity
- Support the clinical department by assisting with the execution and maintenance of clinical studies, preparing materials, and attending investigator meetings.
- Establish, update, and maintain clinical tracking databases and clinical operations files to ensure accurate documentation.
- Assist with the shipping, inventory, or sample destruction for remaining material for each clinical trial.
- Receive, triage, and accession sample shipments while performing rigorous quality control checks on demographic data and sample labeling.
- Coordinate both internal and client requests, facilitating global sample shipments while maintaining an accurate chain of custody.
- Track incoming and outgoing clinical and regulatory documents, and process, log, and distribute completed case report forms.
- Work with team leads on process improvement workstreams within the BioSample Management Group and help manage team emails to ensure all deliverables are met.
Who you are
- Hold an Associate's degree as a minimum educational requirement (this role is not scoped for MSc or PhD qualifications).
- Highly proficient with digital tools, specifically MS Office and G Suite.
- Demonstrate strong organizational capabilities and strict adherence to standard operating procedures to meet project timelines.
- Possess the interpersonal and communication skills needed to coordinate effectively with clients and manage internal team requests.
Preferred
- At least 1 year of experience in a related clinical or laboratory field.
- Direct knowledge of, and experience with, sample accessioning processes.
Requirements
- Associate's degree minimum educational requirement
- Highly proficient with MS Office and G Suite
- Strong organizational capabilities and adherence to standard operating procedures
- Interpersonal and communication skills for client coordination and internal team requests
- At least 1 year of experience in a related clinical or laboratory field (preferred)
- Direct knowledge of and experience with sample accessioning processes (preferred)
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
Company overview
Roche is a Swiss multinational healthcare company and a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, founded in 1896 and headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. As the world's largest biotech company and the fifth-largest pharmaceutical company by revenue, Roche operates through two primary divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. The company is renowned for its leadership in personalized healthcare, combining strengths in both drug development and diagnostic testing to deliver tailored treatments for patients. Roche maintains a strong focus on oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, and central nervous system disorders, with a portfolio that includes over 30 medicines on the World Health Organization's Model Lists of Essential Medicines. The company owns significant subsidiaries including Genentech, Chugai Pharmaceuticals, Ventana Medical Systems, and Foundation Medicine. With approximately 103,000 employees worldwide and operations in over 100 countries, Roche has established itself as a leader in cancer treatments globally while maintaining a robust pipeline of innovative therapies and diagnostic solutions. The company's commitment to sustainability has been recognized through ten consecutive years as Group Leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry.