Wayne State University

Wayne State University

Research Associate, Translational Sciences & Clerical Innovation (TraCI) Biobank

Detroit, MI, US

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 days ago
Data AnalysisNLPComplianceAuditingVoIPHIPAAResearch

About the role

  • This position will report directly to the Biobank Manager.
  • Essential Functions: Facilitate biobank research data management and integration by auditing, cataloging, evaluating source medical records and biospecimen research data.
  • Assess data for quality, format, completeness, and personal health identifiers (PHI)/de-identification status produce a formal Data Inventory Assessment Report.

Responsibilities

  • This role drives the development and implementation of AI-enabled solutions that improve research project execution, specimen lifecycle management, and data integration pipelines.
  • In addition, the role will focus on biobank operations, specimen workflow support, and research project coordination in compliance with federal regulations, accreditation standards, and institutional policies.
  • Execute end-to-end testing of transformed research datasets against acceptance criteria, remediate data quality issues, and deliver final aggregated source and output research datasets.
  • Maintain accurate specimen and data records in OnCore, inventory systems, and other tracking platforms; support inventory reconciliation and data cleanup.
  • Manage specimen lifecycle activities including receipt, accessioning, labeling, aliquoting, storage, retrieval, distribution, and shipment in accordance with established protocols.
  • Develop and maintain environmental control protocols including storage at ambient and - 80°C temperatures, including freezer maintenance.
  • Support inventory reconciliation, discrepancy resolution, quality control checks, and operational reporting for all biobank samples.
  • Maintain chain-of-custody documentation, barcoding accuracy, and compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) protocols across all specimen handling activities.

Benefits

  • Facilitate biobank research data management and integration by auditing, cataloging, evaluating source medical records and biospecimen research data.
  • Participate in on call and after hour coverage for freezer and environmental emergencies.

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