Senior Clinical Specimen Acquisition Specialist
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The Senior Clinical Specimen Acquisition Specialist is responsible for efficient clinical specimen procurement by coordinating specialized vendors and ensuring specimens meet study requirements, quality standards, and delivery timelines through rigorous documentation practices, cross‑functional collaboration, and continuous improvement of specimen procurement processes.
This position reports to the Senior Manager Global Clinical Procurement and is part of Danaher Diagnostic’s Clinical Center of Excellence (CCOE) organization and will be fully remote.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Procurement of Clinical Specimens: Identify and coordinate specimen vendors for complex clinical Specimen procurement, aligning their capabilities with study requirements. Manage all necessary documentation, track timelines, order statuses, and deliveries, while maintaining comprehensive records of communications and shipments.
Compliance & Documentation Support: Follow SOPs related to Specimen handling, chain of custody, and data integrity to ensure full compliance with applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, IRB policies). Ensure Specimen documentation is complete, properly labeled, and aligned with procurement or collection protocols. Support audit readiness through accurate filing of logs, consent documentation, shipment records, and system-generated reports.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Clinical Development teams to align specimen inclusion and exclusion criteria, data needed and other specimen requirements. Will coordinate with the Biobank/Biorepository teams for timelines and ensure smooth transfer of Specimens. Participate in cross-functional meetings and contribute to Specimen tracking updates and inventory status reports. Help resolve day-to-day issues related to Specimen documentation, storage capacity, or vendor coordination.
Contribute to Process Improvements: Share observations and suggestions for improving workflows and documentation related to prospective Specimen collection. Participate in team discussions focused on optimizing Specimen procurement practices across studies.
The essential requirements of the job include:
PhD in life sciences, health sciences, biotechnology, or a related discipline.
2+ years of hands‑on experience in clinical specimen procurement, biospecimen logistics, and vendor or site coordination (e.g., biobanks, CROs, academic centers).
Experience preparing and reviewing specimen‑related documentation, including shipment records, informed consent, and inclusion/exclusion criteria.
Strong knowledge of human biospecimens, including remnant and banked samples, specimen types, storage conditions, and quality attributes (e.g., serum, plasma, FFPE, frozen tissue).
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Knowledge of regulatory and ethical standards related to clinical Specimen handling, such as GCP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ICH-GCP, and IRB/ethics requirements.
Strong organizational and documentation skills, with attention to detail in tracking Specimens and verifying paperwork.
The ability to prioritize tasks, follow SOPs, and work independently in a time-sensitive, regulated environment. Within Danaher Diagnostics, we offer a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
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Danaher is a global conglomerate with 15+ operating companies across life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology. The company operates through subsidiaries including Cytiva, Aldevron, and Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, which collectively develop and deliver innovative solutions for clinical diagnostics, bioprocess manufacturing, and therapeutic development. Cytiva specializes in bioprocess filtration technologies and solutions for vaccine and drug manufacturing, while Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is a global leader in clinical diagnostics with systems used in hospitals and laboratories worldwide, running over one million tests per hour and impacting 1.2 billion patients annually. Aldevron provides world-class CDMO services for genomic medicine and cell and gene therapies. Danaher's mission is centered on continuous improvement through the Danaher Business System, enabling innovation at scale to advance human health and save lives.
