Biospecimen Associate / Biospecimen Associate

Job Opportunity: Biospecimen Associate (m/f/d)

Roche Diagnostics, a global leader in in-vitro diagnostics, is seeking a motivated team player for the role of Biospecimen Associate at our Rotkreuz (ZG) campus. The dedicated Biospecimen Acquisition & Management (BAM) team at Roche Diagnostics International (RDI) leads the acquisition and management of biological materials and clinical samples, designed to facilitate and advance local R&D activities.

The BAM team collaborates with various Life Cycle Teams, Projects, and Functional Areas to ensure that customer requirements for biological materials are met via formal established processes, communicated periodically and comply with Good Laboratory Practices, Good Clinical Data Management Practices, Quality, and Business standards.

The biospecimen specialist will manage end-to-end biorepository activities to fulfill our customer's specimen requests within Roche Diagnostic Solutions (RDS). This position is located at the RDI campus in Rotkreuz, Switzerland.

Your Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Manage and perform biological material supply, receipt, registration, shipment, returns, verification activities, retrievals, inventory searches, and identify and resolve discrepancies in a validated environment to meet stakeholder and/or business needs.
• Collaborate with relevant permitting agencies, import/export compliance, and local Safety and Biorepository Teams to ensure compliance with permit requirements.
• Maintain information in a validated laboratory information management system compliant with GxP principles and standards.
• Assume responsibility for accuracy, quality, and timeliness of work within supported projects and respond appropriately to changing priorities.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science.
• Experience in handling biological specimens and a willingness to work with potentially infectious biological material (Biosafety level 2).
• Proficient in MS Excel and Google Suite.
• English proficiency at the B2 level; German is a plus.
• Able to lift 30lbs, work in cold environments with limited daylight, stand for long periods, and climb ladders.
• Self-motivated and solution-driven individual who maintains quality, accuracy, and timeliness of deliverables.
• Ability to follow standard procedures and a strong understanding of biospecimen traceability concepts.
• Capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple projects.
• Good organizational, written, and verbal communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills and stakeholder management.
• Team player, self-organized, and motivated individual with meticulous attention to detail.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in biospecimen acquisition, biobanking, clinical trial management, and interfacing with stakeholders or project management.
• Experience in research, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, CRO, or medical device industries.
• Experience in the use of LIMS or other validated systems.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements related to diagnostics.
• German language skills.

How to Apply:

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

About Gi Life Science:

Gi Life Science is part of Gi Group Holding, a global ecosystem of HR services and consulting that supports the development of the labor market and helps to change people's lives in 37 countries worldwide. In Switzerland, we operate under the brands Gi Life Sciences, Gi Group, Grafton, BauTech, and former Kelly Services. We are active in temporary, permanent, and professional staffing, as well as in a variety of complementary HR Services. With a direct presence in 35 locations across Switzerland and over 250 employees, we are one of the leading staffing companies in the Swiss recruitment market.

Our commitment at Gi Life Sciences is to provide specialist staffing services in the Life Science sector, as well as being a valuable partner for many other HR solutions. We believe in experts talking to experts: all of our professionals are certified in the scientific sector, meaning they are able to understand your needs and support you comprehensively.