Research Associate

25 Nov 2024

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RESEARCH SCIENTIST WALTHAM, MA Project Description: The position provides the opportunity to work in a dynamic and enthusiastic environment whilst supplying a critical service to drug discovery projects. The work is highly collaborative with the team having a collective responsibility for the overall delivery. The role is focused on supporting drug discovery projects within the Client R&D by maintaining a high-quality handling and storage of human biological samples (HBS) and support projects with requested samples in a timely manner. The role will also facilitate the flow of samples and associated information from the Client clinical studies into the biobanks globally.

  • Work as part of the team rotating between the following typical tasks.
  • Receive and register incoming HBS and process requests for HBS to customers.
  • Manage customer orders using specialized informatics systems as well as databases.
  • Responding to customer queries via mail or telephone.
  • Partner with Biobank groups globally as well as internal and external customers.
  • Support the global biobanks by e.g.
  • Defining clinical studies and updating incoming shipments of samples within the IT system, coordinate mutually agreeable dispatch dates.
  • Uploading sample manifests provided by the senders to pre-register samples within the IT system.
  • Support the biobanks in resolving discrepancies between sample manifest and physical shipment through communication with the sender.
  • Maintain compliance by monitoring and following-up on key dates (e.g., planned end-of-retention).
  • The team has a strong emphasis on continuous improvement which takes the form of individual and group projects within the team, the department and across Biobank.
Required Skills:
  • A degree in a life science discipline.
  • Previous experience of handling of human biological samples, preferably from a biobank in a current setting.
  • Extensive knowledge of Excel including use for data transformation and analyses.
  • Thorough understanding of various IT solutions, including standard IT software packages, and preferably experience of LIMS systems and database usage.
  • Excellent communication skills with a proactive and service minded approach.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • The biobank team is a highly collaborative group working to tight delivery schedules so the ability to be comfortable working at a fast pace with a goal orientated and team focused attitude is essential.
  • Knowledge of the drug discovery process.
  • Interest in logistics and developing processes through customer interactions and technology awareness.
  • Drive and enthusiasm to solve the root cause of problems and not only overcome the presenting problem.
  • Thrive on working in a committed team and gain satisfaction from the overall performance of the group.
This 4+ month position starts ASAP. Please E-MAIL your resume (attachment to email) with rate and availability to Briana: ALPHA'S REQUIREMENT #21-04008 MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S. AS AN HOURLY W2 EMPLOYEE #LI-BP

  • ID: #23463984
  • State: Massachusetts Waltham 02451 Waltham USA
  • City: Waltham
  • Salary: $44.28 hr
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2021-11-25
  • Deadline: 2022-01-23
  • Category: Human resource