Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Biodesix, Inc.
Job overview
The Sample Control Specialist at Biodesix manages clinical and select commercial samples, ensuring proper handling, storage, and equipment maintenance to support clinical operations and improve patient outcomes.
Responsibilities and impact
The specialist handles sample accessioning, storage, inventory, quality control, communication with stakeholders, freezer storage management, clinical trial supplies, documentation support, problem resolution, SOP maintenance, audit assistance, and may train junior staff.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers an hourly base salary of $25-$28, discretionary bonuses, comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, paid vacation and sick time, holidays, employee assistance, voluntary benefits, and recognition programs.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have experience with Windows OS, Microsoft Office including Excel, knowledge of clinical trial methodology, GCP/ICH guidelines, strong organizational and data skills, ability to manage multiple timelines, travel capability, and physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs. A high school diploma is required; a bachelor's degree in a health-related field or Library Sciences is preferred.
Work environment and culture
Biodesix emphasizes personalized diagnostics to improve patient care, fostering a mission-driven environment focused on innovation and collaboration in clinical and research settings.
Company information
Biodesix is a leading diagnostic solutions company focused on personalized diagnostics for lung disease, supporting clinical decisions and enabling biopharmaceutical and research institutions with advanced diagnostic development services.
Job location and travel
The role is full-time, on-site in Louisville, Colorado, Monday through Friday.
Unique job features
The job involves managing a critical sample lifecycle and freezer storage area, supporting clinical trials with documentation and supplies, and contributing to quality control and compliance in a fast-paced, mission-driven diagnostic company.
Company overview
Biodesix, Inc. is a leading molecular diagnostics company specializing in the development and commercialization of non-invasive blood-based tests for lung diseases, including lung cancer. They generate revenue through the sale of their diagnostic tests, which aid in the early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of lung conditions, as well as through partnerships and collaborations with pharmaceutical companies. Founded in 2005, Biodesix has a history of innovation in personalized medicine, leveraging advanced technologies such as proteomics and genomics to improve patient outcomes.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your experience managing clinical sample handling, inventory control, and freezer storage systems, aligning closely with Biodesix's Sample Control Specialist responsibilities.
Highlight your proficiency with Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and your familiarity with clinical trial methodology and GCP/ICH guidelines to match the job's technical requirements.
Apply through multiple channels including Biodesix's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for this role.
Connect with current employees in Biodesix's clinical operations or sample management teams on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent company advancements in personalized diagnostics or asking about their experience managing sample logistics.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'sample management,' 'clinical trial supplies,' 'GCP/ICH guidelines,' 'inventory control,' and 'quality control,' ensuring your resume passes automated screenings.
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