Caris fulfills the promise of precision oncology through advanced laboratory testing, including tumor profiling and blood-based cancer diagnostics.
About the role
The Sample Management Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity, traceability, and operational excellence of specimen management activities supporting research and organizational initiatives. This position is responsible for the lifecycle management of remnant biological specimens following diagnostic testing, including specimen receipt from Laboratory Operations, inventory management, storage, tracking, retrieval, request fulfillment, de-identification, distribution, and disposition.
What they're looking for
- Associate degree or higher in Biological Sciences or a related scientific field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Minimum of one year of experience handling human biological specimens within a laboratory, clinical research, healthcare, or related scientific environment
- Minimum of one year of experience with specimen inventory management, chain of custody documentation, specimen tracking, and data management
- Proficiency with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Sample Management Systems, and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong attention to detail with demonstrated ability to maintain accurate documentation and data integrity
- Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities
More about this role
At Caris, we understand that cancer is an ugly word—a word no one wants to hear, but one that connects us all. That’s why we’re not just transforming cancer care—we’re changing lives.
We introduced precision medicine to the world and built an industry around the idea that every patient deserves answers as unique as their DNA. Backed by cutting-edge molecular science and AI, we ask ourselves every day: “What would I do if this patient were my mom?” That question drives everything we do.
But our mission doesn’t stop with cancer. We're pushing the frontiers of medicine and leading a revolution in healthcare—driven by innovation, compassion, and purpose.
Join us in our mission to improve the human condition across multiple diseases. If you're passionate about meaningful work and want to be part of something bigger than yourself, Caris is where your impact begins.
The Sample Management Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity, traceability, and operational excellence of specimen management activities supporting research and organizational initiatives. This position is responsible for the lifecycle management of remnant biological specimens following diagnostic...
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