Biomarkers Operation Associate Contractor
Description
Biomarker Operations Associate Contractor
Arcus Biosciences is seeking a Biomarker Operations Associate Contractor to work on-site at our Hayward, CA facility. The Contractor position is needed immediately to assist on a 6-month assignment. The candidate should have experience in clinical sample collection and logistics and will work independently and collaboratively with members of the Translational Science team. The responsibilities of this position are listed here:
- Assists with arranging for receipt and shipment of clinical samples at Arcus and CROs
- Helps to maintain records in the Arcus clinical sample inventory database
- Relay sample collection problems on a routine basis to Biomarker Operations
- Experience in MS Excel, Outlook and Word
- Assists in sample disposition of clinical samples and with appropriate documentation
- Assist in tracking and monitoring in-bound/out-bound shipments
- Knowledge of SOPs and working instructions is a plus
- Additional tasks assigned as needed.
The candidate must have excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills, coupled with an aptitude and enthusiasm for collaboration and maintaining the integrity of our complex clinical trial sample collections and records. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required, along with a solutions-based approach, flexibility, and the ability to focus and deliver on time-sensitive objectives. A willingness to learn, execute on given directions and contribute in a fast-paced environment is also essential.
Successful candidates for this role should have a BS or equivalent in life sciences and at least 1 year work experience in an industry or clinical setting; handling and processing clinical/biological samples and experience with databases/LIMS is a plus.