Biospecimen Project Manager
Ceridian HCM, Inc., Oakland Village, TN, United States
Remote - US, 2304 Silverdale Drive, Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Job Description
Posted Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Overview
LabConnect improves lives by partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and clinical research organizations (CROs) to accelerate the development of new medicines around the world. We are an independent, global, one‑stop‑shop focused on delivering Central Laboratory Services that are tailor‑made, timely and flexible to meet the evolving study demands of traditional to increasingly complex trials. Additionally, we provide Functional Service Provider (FSP) Solutions, supporting our clients with scientific and technical expertise, acting as an extension of their team, coordinating all laboratory related needs, advising on strategies for lab data collection and providing end‑to‑end analytical and logistical solutions.
The Biospecimen Project Manager will be the centralized point of contact to drive biospecimen lifecycle management and resulting analytical data from clinical studies.
Responsibilities
Drive biospecimen lifecycle management from sample receipt to analysis and final disposition
Transfer analytical data to clinical repository
Increase the efficiency of specimen management through sharing of knowledge and best practices
Participate in or lead special projects as assigned
Adhere to client policies and Standard Operating Procedures
Review nonclinical and clinical study protocols and service providers’ scope of work documents for sample handling and processing details
Set up study and electronic protocol in LIMS
Create and manage project plans
Manage data transfer plans with analytical laboratories
Manage specimen metadata discrepancies and ensure resolution
Submit specimens for analytical assays per study timelines
Provide specimen updates of received specimens and data to study teams
Review status of specimens received and completeness of data in data system; create reports for study teams when requested
Contribute to meeting database locks by ensuring all specimens have a final result and data transfer is complete; create reports for data management as needed
Participate in and/or lead process improvement projects under direction of manager
Support manager in providing projections for annual and long‑term planning
Education / Experience
Understanding of transaction‑based inventory and data management systems as well as clinical trial processes
Understanding of ICH, GCP, GLP, and local regulationsProficient in Excel, macro and template building knowledge
Experience with StarLIMS or other LIMS for biospecimen management
B.A./B.S. in life sciences, medical technology, or related field and min 3‑5 years of directly related experience.
Experience in life sciences or medically related fields, including clinical development, biospecimen lifecycle management, or clinical laboratory analysis.
Project Management experience is also preferred.
Very high attention to detail and excellent multi‑tasking skills are required for success in this position.
Join our team and discover how your work can
impact patients' lives
around the world!
Some of the Perks our LabConnectors Love
Financial Security (Base Pay, 401k Match and Possible Annual Bonus Eligibility)
Health Benefits beginning on date of hire
PTO plan, plus 11 Paid Company Holidays, and 1 Day to Volunteer in your community
Short and Long‑Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
We celebrate our differences, which enriches our culture!
In addition to great perks and challenging work assignments, we invest in our people with career growth opportunities, globally. We believe in a friendly and collaborative environment with open lines of communication. While living out our values of
People First, Quality Focused, Customer Centered, Technology Driven, and
Accountability Always .
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and value the diversity of our workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. To learn more about equal employment opportunity, please view the posters here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters
LabConnect also prioritizes the privacy and security of your personal data. All candidate information is handled in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). To learn more, please review our Privacy Notice on our website, by navigating to https://www.labconnect.com/
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Job Description
Posted Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Overview
LabConnect improves lives by partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and clinical research organizations (CROs) to accelerate the development of new medicines around the world. We are an independent, global, one‑stop‑shop focused on delivering Central Laboratory Services that are tailor‑made, timely and flexible to meet the evolving study demands of traditional to increasingly complex trials. Additionally, we provide Functional Service Provider (FSP) Solutions, supporting our clients with scientific and technical expertise, acting as an extension of their team, coordinating all laboratory related needs, advising on strategies for lab data collection and providing end‑to‑end analytical and logistical solutions.
The Biospecimen Project Manager will be the centralized point of contact to drive biospecimen lifecycle management and resulting analytical data from clinical studies.
Responsibilities
Drive biospecimen lifecycle management from sample receipt to analysis and final disposition
Transfer analytical data to clinical repository
Increase the efficiency of specimen management through sharing of knowledge and best practices
Participate in or lead special projects as assigned
Adhere to client policies and Standard Operating Procedures
Review nonclinical and clinical study protocols and service providers’ scope of work documents for sample handling and processing details
Set up study and electronic protocol in LIMS
Create and manage project plans
Manage data transfer plans with analytical laboratories
Manage specimen metadata discrepancies and ensure resolution
Submit specimens for analytical assays per study timelines
Provide specimen updates of received specimens and data to study teams
Review status of specimens received and completeness of data in data system; create reports for study teams when requested
Contribute to meeting database locks by ensuring all specimens have a final result and data transfer is complete; create reports for data management as needed
Participate in and/or lead process improvement projects under direction of manager
Support manager in providing projections for annual and long‑term planning
Education / Experience
Understanding of transaction‑based inventory and data management systems as well as clinical trial processes
Understanding of ICH, GCP, GLP, and local regulationsProficient in Excel, macro and template building knowledge
Experience with StarLIMS or other LIMS for biospecimen management
B.A./B.S. in life sciences, medical technology, or related field and min 3‑5 years of directly related experience.
Experience in life sciences or medically related fields, including clinical development, biospecimen lifecycle management, or clinical laboratory analysis.
Project Management experience is also preferred.
Very high attention to detail and excellent multi‑tasking skills are required for success in this position.
Join our team and discover how your work can
impact patients' lives
around the world!
Some of the Perks our LabConnectors Love
Financial Security (Base Pay, 401k Match and Possible Annual Bonus Eligibility)
Health Benefits beginning on date of hire
PTO plan, plus 11 Paid Company Holidays, and 1 Day to Volunteer in your community
Short and Long‑Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
We celebrate our differences, which enriches our culture!
In addition to great perks and challenging work assignments, we invest in our people with career growth opportunities, globally. We believe in a friendly and collaborative environment with open lines of communication. While living out our values of
People First, Quality Focused, Customer Centered, Technology Driven, and
Accountability Always .
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and value the diversity of our workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. To learn more about equal employment opportunity, please view the posters here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters
LabConnect also prioritizes the privacy and security of your personal data. All candidate information is handled in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). To learn more, please review our Privacy Notice on our website, by navigating to https://www.labconnect.com/
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