Biosample Operations Associate
Oruka Therapeutics · Menlo Park, California, United States; Remote; Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Posted 2 days ago · $104,000 - $125,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 2 days Oruka Therapeutics's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 83% of Oruka Therapeutics's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Oruka Therapeutics
- high 9 stale, 0 reposted of 12 open
- Hiring momentum
- 22 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Oruka Therapeutics's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Oruka Therapeutics.
About this role
The Biosample Operations Associate at Oruka Therapeutics will manage the operational aspects of clinical trial biospecimens, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation throughout the sample lifecycle. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, overseeing sample logistics, and supporting compliance and data quality efforts. The associate will also contribute to process improvements and the development of biosample management tools in a dynamic biotech environment.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Oruka Therapeutics as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Clinical Research, or a related scientific discipline
- 2–5 years of experience in clinical research, clinical trial operations, biosample management, laboratory operations, or a related field
- Working knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and clinical trial operational requirements
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple studies and priorities in a fast-paced biotech environment
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Nice to have
- Experience working with central laboratories, specialty testing laboratories, CROs, or clinical trial vendors
- Experience with sample reconciliation, logistics coordination, and vendor management
- Experience supporting biomarker, PK, PD, immunogenicity, genomic, or translational medicine sample programs
- Experience in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company environment, particularly within a small or emerging biotech
- Familiarity with central laboratory data portals, sample inventory systems, and laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
What you get
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work
- A chance to be part of a vibrant startup culture where your work can directly impact bringing new medicines to patients
Worth weighing
- Remote or hybrid work options available, but may require in-office presence for those near Waltham, MA or Menlo Park, CA
- The role does not involve direct handling of biological specimens, which may not appeal to all candidates
- The salary range is dependent on various factors and may not reflect positions in other states
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Listed by Oruka Therapeutics on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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