About Us: 

Oruka Therapeutics (Nasdaq: ORKA) is developing novel biologics designed to set a new standard for the treatment of chronic skin diseases. Oruka’s mission is to offer patients suffering from chronic skin diseases like plaque psoriasis the greatest possible freedom from their condition by achieving high rates of complete disease clearance with dosing as infrequently as once or twice per year. Oruka is advancing a proprietary portfolio of potentially best-in-class antibodies that were engineered by Paragon Therapeutics and target the core mechanisms underlying plaque psoriasis and other dermatologic and inflammatory diseases. For more information, visit www.orukatx.com

As we build our core team, we're seeking top talent in different functional areas who are not just looking for a job, but an opportunity to be part of something bigger.  Someone who is passionate about making a difference and eager to contribute to establishing an engaged, inclusive, and positive company culture.  

Job Title: Biosample Operations Associate

Location: Remote or Hybrid 3 days/week if located near office in W_altham, MA or Menlo Park, CA_ will be required.

Role Overview:

The Biosample Operations Associate is responsible for supporting the operational management of clinical trial biospecimens throughout the sample lifecycle. This role serves as the primary liaison between investigative sites, central laboratories, specialty testing laboratories, clinical operations, and study vendors to ensure the accurate tracking, transfer, reconciliation, and documentation of clinical trial samples.

The Biosample Operations Associate/Senior Associate oversees chain-of-custody processes and sample logistics from collection at clinical sites through shipment to central laboratories and onward transfer to specialty or third-party testing laboratories. This position does not involve direct handling of biological specimens but requires close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure sample integrity, regulatory compliance, and data quality.

As a member of a growing biotechnology company, this individual will play a key role in building, optimizing, and scaling biosample operational processes. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a dynamic environment, identifying process improvements, and helping establish best practices that support an expanding clinical development portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

Biosample Lifecycle Management

• Coordinate and oversee biospecimen management activities across clinical studies.
• Monitor sample collection, shipment, receipt, processing, storage, and transfer activities performed by external laboratory vendors.
• Ensure complete and accurate chain-of-custody documentation throughout the sample lifecycle.