Supervisor, Biorepository Services - Biorepository Services

Overview

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.

Summary
The Biorepository Supervisor 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, all BRS employees are responsible for workspace sanitation, writing incident forms, and working towards corporate goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises the biorepository associates by coordinating workflow, employee schedules, and daily operations of the biorepository. Daily operation tasks include, but are not limited to:
• Specimen storage at all temperatures
• Shipping specimens to labs and sponsors, including specialty labs, and 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
• Completing destruction requests
• Client (internal and external) communications
• Maintaining department metrics
• Works in conjunction with the Investigator Support Services, SampleGISTICS, Clinical Trials Management and Project Management 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

Education/Experience:

• 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
• Highschool diploma with 5 years of Clinical Research, Central Lab, and/or other relevant experience
• Experience serving in a supervisory or lead role of a team of comparable size and/or function preferred
• MS Office proficiency with the ability to learn and master new software quickly
• Excellent time management, leadership and initiative skills

Working Hours/Conditions:

• Hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 9:30am - 6pm
• Overtime is common as we stay until the work is finished
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Exposure to dry ice, cold and biological specimens

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Some of the Perks our LabConnectors Love:

• Financial Security (base pay, 401k match and annual bonus eligibility)
• Health Benefits beginning on date of hire
• PTO plan plus 10 Paid Company Holidays and 1 day to Volunteer in your community
• Short and Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D
• We celebrate our differences, which enrich our Culture

We are a growing and global team on a mission to create healthier communities by accelerating the development of new medicines. In addition to great perks and challenging work assignments, we invest in our people with enriching career growth opportunities.

We believe in a friendly and collaborative environment with open lines of communication. Join our team and discover how your work can impact the lives of people all over the world.

It is the policy of LabConnect to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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