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Everything it takes to stand one up — from governance to go-live.

I work across the full lifecycle of a new biorepository. Engage me for a single workstream or for end-to-end guidance from first plan to go-live.

01

Organizational & governance design

The structure a biobank needs before it stores a single sample.

Roles, reporting lines & operating model
Oversight committees & governance policy
Access, consent & data-sharing frameworks
02

Operations & workflow optimization

Processes that scale and don't break under volume.

Specimen accessioning & processing flows
Throughput, QC checkpoints & chain of custody
Cold-chain & inventory management design
03

Documentation & SOP development

The written backbone auditors and staff both rely on.

Standard operating procedures & work instructions
Quality management system & record control
Training materials & competency programs
04

Accreditation & compliance

Support for the standards that matter in this field.

Gap assessments & compliance roadmaps
CAP · CLIA · ISBER · ISO 20387 · NCI Best Practices
Audit preparation & corrective-action support
05

Facilities & construction

Getting the physical space and cold storage right.

Capacity & cold-storage planning
Layout, workflow & cold-storage design
Construction coordination & commissioning
06

LIMS & instrumentation

Deep hands-on experience across many platforms and lab systems.

LIMS implementation & configuration
Instrument & system integration
Validation & data migration
How engagements run

A clear path from plan to go-live

STEP 01
Assess
Understand goals, constraints, and where the gaps are.
STEP 02
Design
Structure, workflows, and the facility & systems plan.
STEP 03
Document
SOPs, quality system, and training that make it real.
STEP 04
Validate
Validation, audit prep, and go-live support.

Not sure where to start?

Tell me about your project — I'll point you to the highest-leverage next step.

Get in touch
The Biobank Advisor
zachary@biobankadvisor.com
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