Job description

Biospecimen Manager - Silver Spring, MD
***Public Trust Background Check Required***
Join the team who values your skills and expertise. Cherokee Nation Technology Solutions (CNTS) supports federal clients with a full life-cycle approach to military medical health and research programs. CNTS uses a personalized program management methodology to solving clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills. This approach gives clients the support they deserve and the quality they expect from a team that can handle every detail – a team of experts, like you.
Cherokee Nation Technology Solutions is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation’s mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com .
SUMMARY
Actively assists in the management of biospecimens utilizing inventory management software. Co-manages a large repository of biospecimens requiring round the clock surveillance (on-call) to ensure accountability and integrity of biospecimens and serves as a point of contact on the environmental monitoring system (DataTron) call list to respond to alarm events in accordance with applicable procedures. Specimens in inventory are for support in viral disease research. Must be able to work in highly regulated environment. Must be a self-starter, self-enabler, able to work autonomously with minimal guidance, collaborate well with others, migrate and organize data, and find and implement solutions when problems arise.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Includes the following:

• Assists at an experienced and knowledgeable level in the implementation and administration of specimen inventory management systems.
• Performs data migration and verification processes, across different software tools, as needed.
• Supports specimen inventory management training initiatives, as needed.
• Serves as technical liaison/POC to internal and external entities (i.e., IT department, software vendor, etc.) supporting specimen inventory management systems.
• Assists in maintaining software certification of net worthiness, as needed.
• Stores and retrieves samples from refrigerators (4°C) and freezers (-20°C, -80°C, liquid nitrogen).
• Logs-in samples, reagents and materials with barcode scanner or other methods, as applicable.
• Retrieves and issues reagents and materials to laboratories, as applicable.
• Maintains accurate documentation and database records to track samples, reagents and materials in/out.
• Coordinates and performs shipping and receiving activities related to samples, materials, reagents in accordance with applicable procedures and regulations.

• Provides logistical support (sample management, data management, storage equipment maintenance (e.g., defrosting, ice removal, cleaning), label generation, technical solutions).
• Co-manages a large repository of samples round the clock surveillance (on-call) to ensure accountability and integrity of critical components and point of contact on environmental monitoring system (DataTron) call list to respond to alarm events in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Facilitates transfer and retrieval of samples, under strict cold-chain protocol to and from off-site repository location.
• Generates summaries and reports to inform management of inventory statuses.
• Validates and reformats data to customized requirements for submission to clinical trial sponsors/collaborators.
• Maintains integrity of electronic subject information per HIPAA and Human Subjects Protection (HSP) guidelines.
• Actively assists in the development of systems and Standard Operating Procedures for data backup and disaster recovery and sample management.
• Write/edits Study Specific Procedures for projects, as needed.
• Ensures all database inventories accurately reflect physical sample/material/reagent inventories.
• Conducts periodic (physical and electronic) inventory reviews and reconciliations.
• Uses/navigates DataTron (environmental monitoring system) to ensure that storage units are operating within specified environmental parameters.
• Assists with special VDB and Command initiatives.
• Assists with site visits and inspections.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
No supervisory/management authority.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, or related/similar, and 2 to 4 years of relevant work experience in laboratory environment with direct handling and tracking of specimens.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to work with dry ice and ultra-cold temperatures (i.e., -80°C and liquid nitrogen).
• Familiar with GxP regulations and experienced working in regulated environment.
• Ability to receive and handle alarm calls/texts from environmental monitoring system.
• Ability to travel to jobsite after-hours, weekends, or holidays may be required as part of the response.
• Meticulous, detail-oriented and capable of maintaining focus while performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and possess solid time management skills.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills; demonstrate ability to organize vast amounts of data.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Must be proficient with inventory and labeling software applications used to manage sample inventory (e.g. FreezerWorks or similar inventory database).
• Demonstrated skills in laboratory environment and handling biological (potentially infectious) samples.
• Certified (or able to acquire certification) to package and ship biological materials (including Dangerous Goods).
• Ability to successfully pass a drug screen and background investigation,
• Cherokee Federal employees are included as covered employees in U.S. Presidential Executive Order 14042, which mandates Covid vaccines for federal contractors. Executive Order 14042 is currently blocked from enforcement pending court proceedings. Therefore, Cherokee Federal is halting the application of the mandate; however, if the injunction is lifted, Cherokee Federal will restore administration of the vaccine requirement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is primarily performed in a climate-controlled laboratory setting.
*Estimated Starting Salary Range: $60,000 - $85,000 annually*

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(Cherokee Nation Technology Solutions, LLC ) offers a competitive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans for regular full-time employees, 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%, life insurance, paid time off and more. Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable law.
ABOUT THE TEAM:
Cherokee Federal is a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, the economic engine of Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. As a trusted partner, the Cherokee Federal team of companies manages nearly 2,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, engineering and manufacturing and mission solutions portfolios – ranging from advanced data analytics and telehealth to cybersecurity, cloud and logistics.
Since 2012, our team of companies has won $6 billion in government contracts and completed more than 5,300 federal missions. Our 3,600+ employees work in 20+ countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories.
Why Cherokee Federal? Visit cherokee-federal.com to learn why you should join our team!
COMPLIANCE
Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, union affiliation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We conform to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations governing all aspects of the relationship between the Company and its employees, including, but not limited to, recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies. The policies and principles of EEO also apply to the selection and treatment of independent contractors, personnel working on our premises who are employed by temporary agencies and any other persons or firms doing business for or with the Company.
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Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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