NEW JOB OPENING
BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE
IN Santa Monica, CA, USA!

 

Date Posted: 02/12/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 496993
Industry: Biotech/Healthcare
Job Title: Biological Sample Management Associate
Job Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA, 90404
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: 8-5 pm PST
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 13
Min Hourly Rate($): 35.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 43.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Biology, Management, MS Office, Multitask
Experience Desired: Experience in biological sample management within clinical research or equivalent. (2-3 yrs); Strong understanding of sample collection, processing protocols, and shipping conditions. (2-3 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree

**C2C is not available**

 

Job Description
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences (preferred).



Required Skills:

• 2–3 years of experience in biological sample management within clinical research or equivalent.

• Strong understanding of sample collection, processing protocols, and shipping conditions.

• Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and central lab systems (e.g., LabLink).

• Excellent organizational skills with ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.

• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work cross-functionally.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.



Description:

We are seeking a Biological Sample Management Associate to join our Translational Medicine team. This role focuses on biospecimen sample management across multiple clinical trials and programs, ensuring accurate tracking, processing, and delivery of biological samples for pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, safety, and exploratory analyses. The individual will report to Associate Director of Project Management in Translational Medicine and collaborate closely with Clinical Operations, Biometrics, and Data Management teams.



Key responsibilities:

• Primary focus on biological sample management for several clinical trials within and across development programs.

• Track and reconcile sample collection, processing, and shipment activities; resolve sample-related issues in collaboration with Clinical Operations.

• Maintain and update laboratory processing instructions and ensure consistency across programs.

• Navigate central laboratory sample management systems and Client's Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory Information Management System (CPLIMS) to generate inventory reports and manage sample orders.

• Place sample requests in compliance with protocol and informed consent requirements, including optional biomarker analyses and subject consent tracking.

• Troubleshoot discrepancies in sample requests and coordinate resolution with internal teams and external specialty vendors.

• Support development and review of biomarker-related content in protocols, informed consent forms, and laboratory manuals.

• Assist with vendor management activities such as RFPs, budget reviews, and scope of work for laboratory services.

• Collaborate on timelines for sample analysis and data transfer to meet program deliverables.

• Perform quality control checks on laboratory data prior to analysis and assist with ad hoc sample analysis requests.

• Provide input into protocol deviation lists related to biomarker/sample handling.

• Address site and IRB/EC/IBC questions regarding sample management.

• Attend study team meetings and contribute to sample-related discussions.

• Light travel (approx. 10%) as needed.

  • **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

  • **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**


 

Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

 

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