Biospecimen Senior Specialist(m/f/d)

Background:
You would be joining the Biospecimen Acquisition and Management (BAM) team in Rotkreuz. BAM is a service organization that has four teams situated across Europe and North America and that uses global capabilities with local support structures to drive integrated biological specimen solutions that accelerate the DIA strategy. The Biospecimen Senior Specialist is responsible for the acquisition and/or management of biospecimens and all associated sample/test data in compliance with local regulatory requirements, quality, business, and industry best practices/standards.

The perfect candidate is a highly motivated, organized, and solution-driven team player with a meticulous attention to detail. Additionally we are looking for someone who is committed to ensuring the highest quality, accuracy, and timeliness of biospecimen deliverables. The perfect candidate has strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to consistently follow complex protocols and excellent data handling capabilities.

Tasks & Responsibilities:
? Biospecimen Acquisition & Compliance: Lead end-to-end biospecimen acquisition by gathering requirements, developing Scope of Work, reviewing and negotiating vendor Quotes and Material Transfer Agreements, and facilitating purchase requisitions, ensuring strict adherence to quality, compliance and industry best practices.
? Data Management & LIMS Operations: Manage the complete biospecimen data lifecycle, including data transfer, review, transcription, quality/consistency checks, and resolution of discrepancies. Assume accountability for accurate data entry and execution of all data functions within validated Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
? Project Oversight & Stakeholder Engagement: Proactively monitor sample acquisition progress, identify and resolve issues, and assume responsibility for the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of deliverables. Effectively interface with internal and external stakeholders to establish timelines and meet defined project goals.
? Documentation & Regulatory Maintenance: Ensure continuous process compliance, including the accurate collection and maintenance of all required legal, regulatory, and ethics documentation according to established BAM procedures.

Must Haves:
•Life science Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 1-3 years relevant experience in sample acquisition, data management, biobanking OR
• Life science Master's degree or equivalent, some experience in sample acquisition, data management, biobanking or related area
• Experience in:
- biospecimen acquisition
- Biobanking
- clinical trial management
- regulatory requirements (FDA / EMA)
- Good clinical practices
- Ethics - Data privacy
- interfacing with stakeholders
- project management
• IT skills: Microsoft office (Excel, Word), Google Suite
• English (min. B2)
• Highly motivated, organized, and solution-driven team player with a meticulous attention to detail, committed to ensuring the highest quality, accuracy, and timeliness of biospecimen deliverables.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and proven ability to effectively manage diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to consistently follow complex protocols and excellent data handling capabilities.
• Demonstrated proficiency in thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, efficiently managing and prioritizing multiple concurrent projects.

Nice to Have:
• Experience in LIMS or other validated systems
• Understanding of regulatory requirements related to diagnostics
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, Ethics, Data Privacy
• Understanding or experience in negotiation of legal contracting e.g: Material Transfer Agreements
• German

Reference Nr.: 924470
Role: Biospecimen Senior Specialist (m/f/d)
Industrie: Pharma
Workplace: Rotkreuz
Pensum: 100%
Start: Asap (latest Start Date: 01.01.2026)
Dauer: 12 Monate
Frist: 20.10.2025

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About us:
ITech Consult is an ISO 9001:2015-certified Swiss company with offices in Germany and Ireland. ITech Consult specializes in the placement of highly qualified candidates for temporary staffing in the IT, life sciences, and engineering sectors. We offer temporary staffing and payroll services. This is free of charge for our candidates, and we do not charge any additional fees for payroll either.