Team Lead, Biorepository - Biospecimen Operations

LabConnect•Cleveland, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

LabConnect improves lives by partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and clinical research organizations (CROs) to accelerate the development of new medicines around the world. We are an independent, global, one-stop-shop focused on delivering Central Laboratory Services that are tailor-made, timely and flexible to meet the evolving study demands of traditional to increasingly complex trials. Additionally, we provide Functional Service Provider (FSP) Solutions, supporting our clients with scientific and technical expertise, acting as an extension of their team, coordinating all laboratory related needs, advising on strategies for lab data collection and providing end-to-end analytical and logistical solutions. Job Summary The Team Lead, Biorepository is responsible for the sample management and storage activities for contract research organizations, pharmaceutical sponsors, academic institutions, and affiliated laboratories. Sample management includes receipt, processing, storage, retrieval, shipment, and destruction of specimens related to clinical trials. Additionally, employees are responsible for workspace sanitation, writing incident forms, and working towards corporate goals.

Requirements

At least one of the following:
BA/BS, preferably in laboratory science, health science, or business field
Associates degree with 2 years of Clinical Research, Central Lab, and/or other relevant experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in place of a degree
Experience serving in a supervisory or lead role of a team of comparable size and/or function preferred.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and/or procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts to budget management and metrics analysis
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new computer systems.

Nice To Haves

Medical Laboratory Technician and/or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Directs the biorepository associates by coordinating workflow and daily operations of the biorepository. Daily operation tasks include, but are not limited to:
Specimen storage at all temperatures
Ordering necessary storage codes.
Pulling and QCing specimens for shipments
Preparing inventory reports
Biorepository housekeeping tasks such as freezer scraping, alarm testing, maintenance of supplies, and cooler checks.
Sample check-in/chain-of-custody management
Protocol trainings/meetings and subsequent staff training
Sample reconciliation projects
Resolving sample discrepancies found by other BRS Associates
Client (internal and external) communications
Supervises and coordinates storage associate responsibilities
Works in conjunction with various departments to assure sample management requirements for each protocol are met
Non-conformance reporting and investigations
Supports BRS Manager and serves as back-up as needed
Other duties as required by management

Benefits

Financial Security (Base Pay, 401k Match and Possible Annual Bonus Eligibility)
Health Benefits beginning on date of hire
PTO plan, plus 11 Paid Company Holidays, and 1 Day to Volunteer in your community
Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
We celebrate our differences, which enriches our culture!
In addition to great perks and challenging work assignments, we invest in our people with career growth opportunities, globally. We believe in a friendly and collaborative environment with open lines of communication. While living out our values of People First, Quality Focused, Customer Centered, Technology Driven, and Accountability Always.

Stand Out From the Crowd

Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.

Upload and Match Resume