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The Biosample Project Manager (Contractor) will provide operational and project management support for biospecimen order fulfillment activities within Clinical Genetics & Biospecimens (CGB). This role serves as a key point of contact between internal customers, laboratory teams, and external vendors to ensure the timely, compliant, and high-quality delivery of biospecimens for research and development projects. The successful candidate will apply strong project management skills to coordinate biospecimen requests, manage priorities and timelines, communicate project status to stakeholders, and proactively resolve issues impacting order fulfillment. The role also supports local biospecimen shipping activities and maintains accurate documentation throughout the order lifecycle. This role may also support documentation and tracking of information associated with biospecimen transfers into the biorepository. Key Responsibilities Project Management and Order Coordination Serve as the project manager for biospecimen orders from initiation through fulfillment. Establish and maintain project timelines, milestones, and priorities for multiple concurrent biospecimen requests. Proactively track deliverables, identify risks, and escalate issues as needed to ensure on-time execution. Document project activities, decisions, issues, corrective actions, and resolutions to ensure transparency and traceability. Customer and Vendor Management Act as the primary point of contact for internal customers regarding biospecimen order status, requirements, and delivery timelines. Coordinate closely with external biorepository vendors to ensure accurate and timely execution of biospecimen requests. Assist with maintaining operational records and order-tracking tools. Biospecimen Shipping Support Coordinate and support shipment of biospecimens from local facilities in accordance with applicable procedures and shipping requirements. Track shipments and address any logistics-related issues to minimize delays and maintain sample integrity. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Clinical Research, Project Management, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in project management, biospecimen management, laboratory operations, clinical research, or biobanking. Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities. Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders and external vendors. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a biobank, biorepository, clinical trial, or biospecimen management environment. Familiarity with biospecimen collection, storage, shipment, and chain-of-custody processes. Understanding of GxP, quality, regulatory, or compliance requirements applicable to biospecimen management. Experience using project management and order-tracking systems. Pay Rate Range 68 - 75 USD hourly Additional Notes Please note that contractors are engaged to provide services to Pfizer on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors are hired and employed through Atrium, our third-party payrolling partner. This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment at Pfizer. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Benefits Information Comprehensive Benefits Package available based on eligibility Medical, Dental, Vision Short-Term Disability (STD) Long-Term Disability (LTD) Supplemental and Voluntary Life Insurance 401(K) Commuter Benefit Program