Biospecimen Liaison

Job Summary:

The Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research is seeking a Biospecimen Liaison to provide support for the Center of Excellence for Serology Development and Emergency Preparedness (CESDEP). The successful candidate will work directly with the Laboratory Manager and staff to provide laboratory support, shipping, receiving, and aliquoting of biospecimen samples, as well as coordination of samples with external centers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with overall coordination of biospecimen repository program functions, including receiving, shipping, packing, and handling of internal and external facilities.
• Modify and prepare Material Transfer Agreements for individual requests.
• Collaborate with the Legal office for Material Transfer Agreements.
• Follow all GCLP requirements for all assigned and unassigned duties.
• Prepare, schedule, and ship reagents domestically and internationally.
• Coordinate with the FNL repository for incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Maintain inventory of packing materials, dry ice, etc. for shipments.
• Update reagent inventory and databases.
• Support reagent preparation for testing.
• Support laboratory assays as required.
• Maintain lab equipment and reagent records (SDS) as per GCLP compliance mandates.
• Electronically track, store, and update data and information.
• Perform, collaborate, or assist with LIMS (lab information management system) development and validation for relevant laboratory processes.
• Assist with SOP development and implementation.
• Prepare meeting slides for the program as required.
• Assist in the preparation of program reports, not limited to monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports.
• Assist in the development of oral presentations and meetings.
• Assist with administrative functions, including supply ordering, coordinating work orders, and equipment inventory and maintenance.
• Document control tasks for standard operating procedures, forms, controlled documents, and laboratory notebook issuance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Public Health, or a related field from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or four (4) years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
• A minimum of two (2) years of laboratory experience is required.
• Proficient with Windows and MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PPT.
• Knowledge of the use of proper English/grammar/spelling/punctuation.
• Ability to effectively maintain files and active records.
• Must be able to work fully onsite and in a lab environment with no telework option.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possession of a Master's degree in a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) license.
• Familiarity with immunology, immune assays, diagnostics, vaccines, and clinical research.
• Familiarity with human research subject requirements and regulations.
• Laboratory experience in biomedical science.
• Experience with specimen handling and biorepository management.
• Experience with LIMS.
• Strong organizational and communications skills.
• Proficient in Excel with macros, pivot tables, formulas, and functions.
• Agile, team-oriented, and adaptable to changing priorities to achieve team goals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team and multi-task to achieve milestones within deadlines.

Job Hazards:

This position is subject to working with or having potential exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations.

Commitment to Diversity:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.