Astrazeneca
BioSampleOperationsAssociate
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“BioSample Operations Associate at Astrazeneca. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, collection, delivery, and assay of biosamples, sample logistics, sample management consistency. Oversees the collection, delivery, and assay of biosamples, including Biomarkers and PD within clinical studies. Establish workflows and set timelines for analytical needs to support Heme Translational M”
Industry & Context.
query resolutions; identify and mitigate risks; Identify issues and proactively escalate and resolve them urgently
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences with 1+ years of working experience in the biotech/pharma industry, Clinical or biological laboratory experience with evidence of involvement in the processing and/or analysis of biological samples, Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, Must be very diligent and organized, Consistent record of successfully managing multiple competing priorities, Self-motivated and a quick learner who’s able to execute on given instructions
Nice to Have
Experience working within a clinical study team setting
What You'll Do.
Oversees the collection
and assay of biosamples
including Biomarkers and PD within clinical studies
Establish workflows and set timelines for analytical needs to support Heme Translational Medicine goals
Ensuring biosample process consistency across all clinical studies within your projects
Manage sample logistics from patient to data
Initiate contracts and budget requests with third-party vendors
manage and track tasks
facilitate discussions with stakeholders
push through deliverables to ensure finalization within appropriate timelines
Liaise with Translational Medicine Lead and Clinical Operations to establish analysis needs and operational feasibility
Collaborate with business partners and stakeholders on demands and expectations for all functions involved in the project
Establish productive working relationships with sites
and other stakeholders
Serve as an active member of the Clinical Study Team to obtain and provide updates on the progress of the trial regarding sample management
Identify and mitigate risks to ensure delivery of sample analysis
Keep track of follow-up items for sample activities within clinical studies
Draft and review laboratory manuals to ensure accuracy and consistency with the study protocol and clinical needs
Manage Lab in PD sample logistics
including sample delivery
negotiating with couriers and external vendors to streamline sample collection and shipment
Facilitate sample shipments and query resolutions among vendors to ensure timely data delivery as needed
Identify issues and proactively escalate and resolve them urgently
Track and manage all sample-related activities for TM PD
and Biomarkers routinely and provide updates when appropriate
Understand and assist in data reporting needs for each clinical study
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating with Translational Science Strategists and stakeholders at all levels; Establish productive working relationships with sites, vendors, business partners, and other stakeholders; Serve as an active member of the Clinical Study Team to obtain and provide updates on the progress of the trial regarding sample management; Collaborate with business partners and stakeholders on demands and expectations for all functions involved in the project
Communication Scope
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Process & Methodology
process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, resource planning, manage and track tasks, push through deliverables, identify and mitigate risks, keep track of follow-up items, manage Lab in PD sample logistics, facilitate sample shipments, track and manage all sample-related activities
Full Job Description
**BioSample Operations Associate** **Introduction to role** The BioSample Operations Associate oversees the collection, delivery, and assay of biosamples, including Biomarkers and PD within clinical studies under the guidance of the Biosample Operations Manager and Translational Medicine Lead. You will establish workflows and set timelines for analytical needs to support Heme Translational Medicine goals. Ensuring biosample process consistency across all clinical studies within your projects, you will manage sample logistics from patient to data. Collaborating with Translational Science Strategists and stakeholders at all levels, you will ensure sample management consistency and the appropriate delivery and completion of tasks. **Accountabilities** * Initiate contracts and budget requests with third-party vendors, manage and track tasks, facilitate discussions with stakeholders, and push through deliverables to ensure finalization within appropriate timelines * Liaise with Translational Medicine Lead and Clinical Operations to establish analysis needs and operational feasibility * Collaborate with business partners and stakeholders on demands and expectations for all functions involved in the project * Establish productive working relationships with sites, vendors, business partners, and other stakeholders * Serve as an active member of the Clinical Study Team to obtain and provide updates on the progress of the trial regarding sample management * Identify and mitigate risks to ensure delivery of sample analysis * Keep track of follow-up items for sample activities within clinical studies * Draft and review laboratory manuals to ensure accuracy and consistency with the study protocol and clinical needs * Manage Lab in PD sample logistics, including sample delivery, query resolutions, negotiating with couriers and external vendors to streamline sample collection and shipment * Facilitate sample shipments and query resolutions among vendors to ensure timely data deliv
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