Biobank Coordinator

Job title:

Biobank Coordinator

Company

CellCarta

Job description

Biobank Coordinator
Are you ready to take on an exciting role with real impact? CellCarta, a leading Contract Research Organization, is searching for a motivated and skilled Biobank Coordinator to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal position, you will contribute to our assay development efforts while ensuring that all operations align with regulatory and industry standards. Work alongside passionate professionals who are dedicated to advancing patient therapies and making a difference in healthcare. Apply now and be part of something meaningful!Summary
As a Biobank Coordinator, you will manage the biobank, which centralizes a diverse range of human samples—such as tissues, blood-born samples, and DNA—for clinical studies and assay development. The biobank complies with the Royal Belgian Decree of Biobanks, and your role will involve overseeing the regulatory, administrative, and organizational aspects of the biobank program at CellCarta.Responsibilities

• Lead the biobank operations: selection of commercial vendors and local hospitals, sourcing, accessioning, and qualifying all biobank samples needed for CellCarta’s scientific programs.
• Guarantee full traceability of all biobank samples using the LIMS system.
• Perform sample management system maintenance, improvements and quality control.
• Ensure appropriate biobank documentation (contracts, agreements amongst others) is kept up to date.
• Ensure that policies, SOPs, and protocols are harmonized with relevant regulations, quality standards and good clinical practices.
• Act as primary point of contact with regards to all biobank related questions from internal and external stakeholders.
• Train team members on the importance of the correct use of human biospecimens.
• Participate in audits to cover biobank related inquiries.
• Create appropriate reports for internal and external parties.

Education

• Master or PhD in Life Sciences (preferably Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical sciences, Biochemistry, Biobanking) or equivalent through experience.

Job Related Competences

• Previous experience in biobank management and biobank quality principles is an asset, but not a requirement.
• Solid basis in histology/histopathology and/or microscopy is an asset.
• Strong computer skills and significant experience with Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, and Word are required.
• Willing to perform routine procedures and to learn and make improvements to current work flows.

Personal Competences

• Highly organized, and able to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• A meticulous attention to detail, proficient reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible, social, diplomatic, a team player, inspirational, and a strong communicator.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Working Conditions

• Onsite at our Wilrijk, Antwerp location, with hybrid flexibility.
• This is a non lab-based role.

What can we offer

• A dynamic and rapidly changing global environment allowing personal growth
• Training and personal development in a variety of (technical or people related) areas
• True career opportunities as the company grows fast
• A healthy work life balance with on-site and remote working
• A company that is fit for the future
• A competitive salary and benefits
• A great team you can work with

About CellCarta
CellCarta is a leading provider of specialized precision medicine laboratory services to the biopharmaceutical industry. Leveraging its integrated analytical platforms in immunology, histopathology, proteomics, and genomics, as well as related specimen collection and logistics services, CellCarta supports the entire drug development cycle, from discovery to late-stage clinical trials. The Company operates globally with facilities located in Canada, USA, Belgium, Australia, and China.
Joining CellCarta means working with dedicated professionals who are focused on achieving our mission of impacting the future of patient therapy. We make a difference in the lives of patients around the world!
Join us as we make an impact on patient therapy!The information collected to review your application will be processed by the human resources services of CellCarta Biosciences Inc. and its affiliates (collectively, “CellCarta”). The legal basis for this processing is the legitimate interest of CellCarta to evaluate the suitability of candidates for the roles available at CellCarta.CellCarta will only process that information which is necessary to evaluate your application. This information includes identifying information such as your name, address, email address and phone number, as well as information about your education and professional experience, including previous positions and your CV. Such information is required for us to complete your applicant file, assess your suitability for the role and comply with applicable laws. CellCarta may obtain personal information from other sources, such as during reference, background, or employment checks, with your permission, and from third party sources such as recruitment and assessment sites or professional social media sites, in each case only if such information is relevant to reviewing your application. Your personal information will be retained only for so long as reasonably necessary and in accordance with applicable laws. This information will be processed confidentially and only accessed by those who have a need for the recruitment process. Please note that the information comprising your applicant file may be processed in a country that is not where you are located (for example, you might be in the European Economic Area or Québec, Canada, whereas your applicant file may be reviewed by CellCarta in the United States). If you are offered and accept employment with CellCarta Biosciences Inc. or one of its affiliates, the information collected will become part of your employment record. If you do not want us to retain your information, or want us to update it, please contact .Powered by JazzHR

Expected salary

Location

Wilrijk, Antwerpen

Job date

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 01:22:46 GMT

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