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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for biorepository in California is $26.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.79 and $29.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a biorepository?

A Biorepository job involves the management, storage, and distribution of biological samples such as tissues, blood, and DNA for research or clinical use. Professionals in this role ensure proper sample preservation, maintain accurate records, and comply with regulatory standards. They may also assist with quality control, data management, and coordinating sample requests for scientific studies.

What does a biorepository do?

In a Biorepository role, your daily tasks often include receiving, cataloging, and properly storing biological samples such as blood, tissue, or DNA, ensuring they are handled according to strict protocols. You'll monitor storage conditions, maintain accurate digital records, and conduct regular audits of inventory. Collaboration with researchers, clinicians, and laboratory staff is common, requiring clear communication regarding sample requests and processing. You may also help with quality assurance, ensuring compliance with legal, ethical, and industry standards. This position typically involves a blend of hands-on lab work, data entry, and teamwork within a structured laboratory environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a biorepository position?

To thrive in a Biorepository role, you need a strong background in biological sciences, laboratory techniques, specimen handling, and often a relevant degree such as in biology, biotechnology, or medical laboratory science. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), temperature monitoring equipment, and compliance standards like HIPAA or CAP accreditation is typically required. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication are critical soft skills for maintaining accurate records and coordinating with research teams. These competencies are crucial to ensure the integrity, security, and traceability of biological samples, which supports high-quality research and clinical outcomes.

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Data Analyst - Biorepository Operations

City of Hope

Duarte, CA

Full-time

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Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

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Job description

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff of the Henderson Biorepository, the Biorepository Data Analyst supports end-to-end human clinical biospecimen inventory operations. You’ll partner with biorepository staff, researchers, vendors, and Research Informatics to strengthen data quality, streamline workflows, and expand system capabilities so biospecimens are received, tracked, reported, and shipped accurately across sites.

As a successful candidate you will:

Biorepository Data Activities:

  • Own LabVantage (COH biospecimen inventory tracking) and/or other Biobanking LIMS features; help implement the selected system at all COH locations (travel may be required).

  • Serve as COH’s technical representative to the LIMS vendor (LabVantage or other proprietary biobank system).

  • Train and onboard researchers using the inventory system for laboratory biospecimen tracking.

  • Be knowledgeable about the service and cost recovery software, iLab.

  • Design efficient receiving and inventory processes with biorepository staff; generate shipping manifests for biospecimen shipments.

  • Enhance barcode scanning at receipt; design interfaces to liquid handling systems and automated freezer storage units; create new biorepositories in the inventory system for researchers.

Research Informatics Interfaced Activities:

  • Partner with Epic software staff to improve communication between Epic and the biospecimen inventory system; with the Chief of Staff, collaborate with Honest Broker staff to improve biospecimen queries.

  • Inform Research Informatics on new users and iLab-related workflow enhancements at an agreed cadence; prepare and execute weekly, monthly, and annual metrics/status reports; monitor data and provide dashboards and updates; validate user requirements as software iterations are built.

Your qualifications should include:

  • Must have at least a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a relevant field; 3 additional years of experience plus the minimum experience requirement may substitute for minimum education.

  • 3+ years of experience in managing data operations within a biorepository and/or supporting biorepositories.

  • Experience with Biobank LIMS or laboratory operations, including workflows, data management, or quality/compliance processes as related to biospecimen life cycle management.

  • Experience in Software Development.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Project Management Certificate (PMC) III or higher.

  • Programming skills in languages such as Python, R, or Perl.

  • 4+ years of experience as a data analyst, preferably in a research/academic environment.

  • Familiarity with genetic testing results.

  • Experience with searching large clinical oncology data sets.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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About City of Hope

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City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hopes translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope, a subsidiary launched in 2019 serves employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hopes specialized cancer expertise. City of Hope is ranked among the nations Best Hospitals in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Duarte, CA, US

Year founded

1913