Biorepository Documentation and Data Specialist

 

 

 

Provides clerical support, including document scanning and indexing, as well as data review, and verification. May also perform specimen accessioning, data entry, specimen handling, and transport to facilitate clinical testing and biobanking activities for clinical trials. Requires frequent communication via phone and email with submitting institutions, internal coordinating laboratories, and external investigators.

 

 

Essential Functions:

• Maintains and updates biorepository databases and records to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Develops and implements data management plans and standard operating procedures for biorepository documentation.
• Collaborates with laboratory staff to ensure proper sample tracking and documentation.
• Conducts regular quality control checks on biorepository data to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Participates in audits and inspections of biorepository documentation and data to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent certification and experience, required.
• Coursework in anatomy, physiology, statistics, and relevant research methods, preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)

Certifications:

(not specified)

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills. Ability to adapt to various cultural and work-style differences.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently promoting a team environment and maintaining a cooperative and supportive atmosphere.
• Ability to adjust to change, handle interruptions, and function with changing circumstances.
• Working knowledge of PCs, word processing and data management software. Ability to learn specialized biobanking applications.

Experience:

One year of experience as a Biorepository Documentation and Data Assistant, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

Intensity of the workload in this position will vary; it will be heavy but manageable most of the time. Pressure may arise due to deadlines associated with clinical testing, specimen processing, manuscripts, or grant proposals.

 

 

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"