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Natera

Associate Director, Clinical Science

Lead clinical development activities and protocol design for oncology biobanking studies and biospecimen repository portfolios * Collaborate cross-functionally to author clinical study protocols ...

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Biospecimen Specialist II

Bedford, MA · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Together with management, develops, implements, and monitors standard operating procedures (SOP) in the Biobanking Laboratory. * Responsible for developing protocols for handling, testing, and ...

Natera

OR · On-site

Lead clinical development activities and protocol design for oncology biobanking studies and biospecimen repository portfolios * Collaborate cross-functionally to author clinical study protocols ...

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Biospecimen Specialist II

Bedford, MA · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Together with management, develops, implements, and monitors standard operating procedures (SOP) in the Biobanking Laboratory. * Responsible for developing protocols for handling, testing, and ...

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Biospecimen Specialist II

Bedford, MA · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Together with management, develops, implements, and monitors standard operating procedures (SOP) in the Biobanking Laboratory. * Responsible for developing protocols for handling, testing, and ...

IBX

Bioinformatician III

Piscataway, NJ · On-site +1

Company Description As the world's largest university-based biorepository, Infinity BiologiX has been perfecting the science of biobanking, bioprocessing and analytics since 1999. By utilizing a ...

IBX

Bioinformatician III

Piscataway, NJ · On-site

Company Description As the world's largest university-based biorepository, Infinity BiologiX has been perfecting the science of biobanking, bioprocessing and analytics since 1999. By utilizing a ...

Actalent

(Clinical) Research Technician

Durham, NC

$17.50 - $24/hr

Perform a variety of routine and complex technical duties related to standardized biospecimen processing and biobanking in alignment with the core facility's mission to support investigator-driven ...

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Ohio State University

Demonstrated experience with biospecimen handling, chain-of-custody, and biobanking best practices. * Familiarity with research compliance (IRB/IBC/IACUC), data privacy, and biosafety requirements.

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How much do biobanking jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for biobanking in the United States is $60.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.52 and $67.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Biobanking position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Biobanking, you need a strong background in biology or biomedical sciences, meticulous attention to detail, and experience handling biological specimens, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), sample tracking software, and biosafety protocols is critical, and some positions may require certifications such as GCP (Good Clinical Practice). Excellent organization, teamwork, and communication skills are essential soft skills in this multidisciplinary field. These competencies ensure the integrity, accessibility, and compliance of biological samples, which are vital for supporting medical research and clinical trials.

What is a Biobanking job?

A Biobanking job involves the collection, processing, storage, and management of biological samples such as blood, tissues, and DNA for research and clinical purposes. Professionals in this field ensure proper documentation, ethical compliance, and quality control of specimens. They may work in hospitals, research institutions, or pharmaceutical companies to support medical research, personalized medicine, and disease studies. Strong attention to detail, knowledge of laboratory procedures, and data management skills are essential for this role.

What are typical daily tasks and responsibilities in a Biobanking role?

In a Biobanking role, daily tasks often include the receipt, cataloging, processing, and storage of biological specimens such as blood, tissue, or DNA. You may also be responsible for maintaining accurate records in databases, ensuring sample integrity, following strict biosafety and quality control protocols, and coordinating with researchers or healthcare providers requesting samples. Collaboration with laboratory staff, data managers, and sometimes external partners is common, making teamwork an important part of the job. Maintaining compliance with ethical and regulatory guidelines is also a routine aspect of biobanking. These responsibilities are crucial to supporting vital research and ensuring reliable outcomes for scientific and medical advancements.

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Infographic showing various Biobanking job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 90% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $125,666 per year, or $60.4 per hour.
Research Associate, Biobanking

Research Associate, Biobanking

Parallel Biosystems, Inc

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

The Mission
Drug discovery has a translation problem: more than 95% of drugs that succeed in animal models fail in humans. We're building the alternative: human-first drug discovery, powered by organoids and AI, running on real human biology from the very first experiment.
Our platform is 87% concordant with clinical patient data - a vast improvement over the 3% translational success rate of animals. We've demonstrated the ability to model immunotoxicology, immunogen stimulation, and two autoimmune diseases with more on the way. Numerous pharma partners including 3 Fortune 500 companies are already using the platform. We've raised ~$30M from AIX Ventures, Marc Benioff, Jeff Dean, and Y Combinator. With the FDA Modernization Act 3.0 and the FDA's March 2026 validation framework, the regulatory tailwinds only continue to get stronger.
The opportunity ahead of the company is generational: build the first scaled engine for generating real human biological data, and use it to fundamentally change how medicines are discovered.
The Role
We are looking for a meticulous and process-driven Biobanking Specialist to join our San Francisco team. In this role, you will be responsible for receiving, processing, and preserving irreplaceable human tissue samples that power our scientific programs. Every downstream experiment, every patient stratification insight, and every therapeutic program depends on the integrity and traceability of what you maintain.
This is a 100% onsite role based at our San Francisco lab. You will be a foundational member of the biobanking function, ensuring that every donor sample is processed consistently, stored correctly, and captured with impeccable metadata. Donor samples are biologically unique and cannot be re-collected. A mislabeled specimen, a broken cold chain, or a documentation gap can permanently destroy material and compromise the scientific conclusions built on it. This role exists to ensure that never happens.
Key Responsibilities
Biobanking & Human Sample Processing
  • Maintain rigorous, real-time chain-of-custody records for all samples, derivatives, and associated donor metadata in LIMS/ELN systems, ensuring the link between specimen and donor is never broken.
  • Receive, log, and process human biological samples (e.g., whole blood, buffy coats, lymphoid tissues) following established biosafety and ethical guidelines.
  • Isolate primary immune cells and other relevant cell types using density gradient centrifugation, magnetic separation, and related methods.
  • Perform routine tissue and cell culture, including plating, media changes, and monitoring of culture quality.
  • Execute and optimize cryopreservation and thawing protocols to maintain cell viability and function.

Biobank Operations & Infrastructure
  • Maintain an organized, fit-for-purpose biobanking workspace, including freezers, liquid nitrogen storage, and tissue culture facilities.
  • Monitor and manage inventory of samples, reagents, and consumables; coordinate ordering and restocking as needed.
  • Contribute to the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of SOPs for sample receipt, processing, storage, and retrieval.
  • Support equipment maintenance and calibration (e.g., biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, freezers) and proactively flag issues.

Quality Control & Project Support
  • Ensure all incoming human tissue is accompanied by complete donor consent documentation; maintain awareness of applicable IRB protocols, HIPAA requirements, and material transfer agreements governing sample use and storage.
  • Perform basic QC on incoming and banked samples (e.g., cell counts, viability assays, simple flow cytometry panels where applicable).
  • Coordinate timing and logistics of clinical sample shipments, ensuring cold-chain integrity and proper documentation (e.g., consent forms, MTAs).
  • Work closely with discovery and platform teams to provide appropriately prepared samples for organoid culture and downstream assays.
  • Help troubleshoot sample- or workflow-related issues and propose practical improvements to enhance throughput and consistency.

Qualifications
  • BS or MS in Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
  • At least 1 year of hands-on experience with human primary cell or tissue processing in an academic or industry lab.
  • Strong aseptic technique and routine experience with mammalian cell/tissue culture.
  • Familiarity with basic immunological or cell-based assays (e.g., viability staining, flow cytometry, ELISA) is preferred.
  • Experience using LIMS and/or ELN systems for structured sample and data tracking.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing a large and evolving biological inventory.
  • Ability to work independently at the bench while communicating clearly with colleagues and clinical partners.
  • Willingness to work onsite daily in San Francisco, with occasional weekend or off-hours work to process time-sensitive clinical samples.

Why Parallel Bio
Every organoid culture, every mechanistic readout, and every population-scale insight our platform generates begins with the quality and traceability of banked human tissue. As a Biobanking Specialist, you are not supporting the science from the sideline. You are building and protecting the foundation it depends on.
Parallel Bio is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

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