AstraZeneca

BioSample Operations Associate

AstraZeneca$92K — $138K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences with 1+ years in biotech/pharma.
  • Experience in clinical or biological laboratory, especially in sample processing/analysis.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Diligent, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Self-motivated quick learner who executes instructions.

Responsibilities

  • Initiate contracts and budget requests with vendors and manage project timelines.
  • Liaise with Translational Medicine Lead and Clinical Operations for analysis needs.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align demands and expectations.
  • Establish relationships with sites, vendors, and other stakeholders.
  • Provide updates on trial progress as part of the Clinical Study Team.
  • Identify and mitigate risks to sample analysis.
  • Track follow-up items related to sample activities.

Benefits

  • Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses and equity-based awards.
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and leaves.
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage according to plan terms.
  • Qualified retirement programs.
Full Job Description
BioSample Operations Associate

Introduction to role

The BioSample Operations Associate oversees the collection, delivery, and assay of biosamples, including Biomarkers and PD within clinical studies under the guidance of the Biosample Operations Manager and Translational Medicine Lead. You will establish workflows and set timelines for analytical needs to support Heme Translational Medicine goals. Ensuring biosample process consistency across all clinical studies within your projects, you will manage sample logistics from patient to data. Collaborating with Translational Science Strategists and stakeholders at all levels, you will ensure sample management consistency and the appropriate delivery and completion of tasks.

Accountabilities
  • Initiate contracts and budget requests with third-party vendors, manage and track tasks, facilitate discussions with stakeholders, and push through deliverables to ensure finalization within appropriate timelines
  • Liaise with Translational Medicine Lead and Clinical Operations to establish analysis needs and operational feasibility
  • Collaborate with business partners and stakeholders on demands and expectations for all functions involved in the project
  • Establish productive working relationships with sites, vendors, business partners, and other stakeholders
  • Serve as an active member of the Clinical Study Team to obtain and provide updates on the progress of the trial regarding sample management
  • Identify and mitigate risks to ensure delivery of sample analysis
  • Keep track of follow-up items for sample activities within clinical studies
  • Draft and review laboratory manuals to ensure accuracy and consistency with the study protocol and clinical needs
  • Manage Lab in PD sample logistics, including sample delivery, query resolutions, negotiating with couriers and external vendors to streamline sample collection and shipment
  • Facilitate sample shipments and query resolutions among vendors to ensure timely data delivery as needed
  • Lead biobank
  • Identify issues and proactively escalate and resolve them urgently
  • Track and manage all sample-related activities for TM PD, and Biomarkers routinely and provide updates when appropriate
  • Understand and assist in data reporting needs for each clinical study


Essential Skills/Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences with 1+ years of working experience in the biotech/pharma industry
  • Clinical or biological laboratory experience with evidence of involvement in the processing and/or analysis of biological samples
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Must be very diligent and organized
  • Consistent record of successfully managing multiple competing priorities
  • Self-motivated and a quick learner who's able to execute on given instructions


Desirable Skills/Experience
  • Experience working within a clinical study team setting


The annual base pay for this position ranges from $92,252 to $138,378. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives-an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted
04-Jun-2026

Closing Date
10-Jun-2026

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs. The company was formed in 1999 through the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group plc. AstraZeneca's products are used to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes. The company has operations in over 100 countries and employs more than 76,000 people worldwide. AstraZeneca is committed to developing innovative medicines that improve the health and well-being of people around the world.
Learn more about AstraZeneca
Size
83,100 employees
Market Cap
$211.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+10.2%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
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