Manager, Laboratory

VUMC (Vanderbilt University Medical Center)

Nashville, Tennessee, US
5 years laboratory leadership experience
Human tissue biorepository management
Cancer biology or translational research background
The role involves leading a high-performing human tissue biorepository supporting cutting-edge cancer research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading a high-performing human tissue biorepository supporting cutting-edge cancer research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
  • Responsibilities include optimizing workflows for tissue procurement, processing, storage, and distribution while ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • The position requires developing Key Performance Indicators to drive continuous improvement and manage a diverse team of varying expertise levels.

Matching Summary

The role involves leading a high-performing human tissue biorepository supporting cutting-edge cancer research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5 years laboratory leadership experience
  • Human tissue biorepository management
  • Cancer biology or translational research background
  • Key Performance Indicator development
  • Regulatory compliance and quality standards

Nice-to-have

  • Lean process improvement training
  • Experience scaling laboratory services
  • Biospecimen informatics systems familiarity
  • EPIC electronic medical records proficiency
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in biological sciences (Master's preferred)
  • 5-8+ years progressive laboratory leadership experience
  • Direct experience with human tissue biorepository programs

Work Rights

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