# Manager, Laboratory

Hiring organization: [Vanderbilt University & Medical Center](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/vanderbilt-university-medical-center)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/64262c09-aa38-444f-93c1-f84878fc541f

Listed on Vanderbilt University & Medical Center's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Management
- Location: Nashville, TN

## Summary

This role manages the daily operations of a human tissue biorepository supporting cancer research, including biospecimen workflows, team leadership, and performance metrics. It suits someone with laboratory management experience who can build operational infrastructure and lead teams in a research environment.

_Our summary, not Vanderbilt University & Medical Center's wording._

## Skills named

Microsoft Office, Workday

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field
- 5-8 years of progressive laboratory leadership experience
- Direct experience with human tissue biorepository or biospecimen-focused programs
- Strong background in cancer biology or translational research
- Demonstrated success managing teams and complex operations
- Experience developing KPIs and performance metrics
- Proficiency with Workday, database platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with teams of varying expertise levels

## Nice to have

- Master's degree
- Familiarity with biospecimen informatics systems
- Lean or process improvement training
- Experience scaling laboratory services
- Proficiency with EPIC or other Electronic Medical Records systems

Apply on Vanderbilt University & Medical Center's site: https://vumc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/vumccareers/job/Nashville-TN/Manager--Laboratory_R-54964-1