Research Biorepository Specialist
About The Position
Craig Hospital is seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented Research Biorepository Specialist to support the Research Department’s biobanking and clinical research activities. The position combines hands-on laboratory work with research coordination and administrative support for studies focused on spinal cord injury and brain injury. Under the general supervision of the Executive Director of Research & Evaluation and the Biorepository Director, the specialist supports biological sample procurement, processing, storage, shipment, and tracking, as well as research projects, participant data collection, medical record abstraction, and laboratory operations. This is an onsite, per-diem temporary leave-coverage assignment expected to last approximately six months, with the possibility of up to 40 hours per week. The anticipated start date is November 2, 2026, with training overlap planned. Employment duration is not guaranteed and may vary with business needs. Continued employment beyond the leave-coverage period depends on departmental workload, funding, and organizational needs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Compensation is $27.56–$39.68, plus an 18% PRN differential. The role offers exposure to clinical and translational research, biorepository management, laboratory techniques, and research coordination. Craig Hospital describes itself as internationally recognized for specialized spinal cord injury and brain injury rehabilitation; the position contributes to research intended to advance patient care and improve outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific field.
- At least one year of wet laboratory experience.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with scientific procedures and laboratory environments.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and database management.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively.
- Commitment to confidentiality and research integrity.
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy certification and/or phlebotomy experience.
- Experience handling human biological samples.
- Research Assistant or Clinical Research Coordinator experience.
- Experience supporting industry-sponsored clinical trials.
- Experience working with Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols and human-subject research.
- Experience in a healthcare, academic, or human research laboratory setting.
Responsibilities
- Procure, process, store, retrieve, and ship human biological samples.
- Maintain biorepository databases, ensuring quality control, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.
- Assist with human-subject research projects, including data collection and study-related procedures.
- Support laboratory activities such as specimen processing, centrifugation, pipetting, sample handling, and inventory management.
- Operate and maintain laboratory and research equipment used in human physiology and clinical research studies.
- Abstract medical records and enter research data into study databases.
- Assist with participant recruitment, study visits, and protocol-driven data collection.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and laboratory documentation.
- Prepare technical reports, research summaries, protocol documents, and study status updates.
- Maintain laboratory supplies, safety records, equipment inventories, and ordering processes.
- Coordinate with physicians, researchers, study teams, and external collaborators.
- Participate in scientific literature review and support presentations, publications, and grant-related activities.
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