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What this role is
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.
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What they ask for
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