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Sarah Cannon Research Institute · 12 hours ago

Manager of Research Processing Laboratory

USA, TN, Nashville

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is a leading oncology research organization focused on advancing cancer treatments through community-based clinical trials. The Manager of the Processing Laboratory will oversee laboratory operations for oncology clinical trials, ensuring adherence to protocols, managing staff performance, and maintaining high-quality processing of specimens.

Research

Responsibilities

You will manage performance and professional development of the Processing Laboratory team

You will create, monitor, document and follow departmental SOPs, Work Instructions and corporate guidelines

You will ensure proper safety, operations and maintenance of laboratory equipment

You will educate and train staff on how to read and utilize laboratory manuals

You will oversee the high-level medical laboratory processing procedures of specimens received on patients enrolled in clinical trials

You will confirm inventory and evaluate the acquisition of study supplies and source documents necessary for obtaining pharmacology samples prior to patient treatment

You will ensure expert processing and shipping of bone marrow samples according to lab instructions provided by the study sponsor

You will ensure expert processing and shipping of pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic and all other samples according to instructions provided by the study sponsor

You will confirm accurate records, including freezer sample logs and sample acquisition and shipping

You will verify the scheduling of appropriate courier for sample shipments

You will ensure adequate supplies of dry ice are available for all shipments

You will assist staff with responding to queries generated from study sponsors or contract labs regarding patient/sample data

You will partner with Centennial Medical Center (CMC) Laboratory leadership as needed regarding labs for research patients

You will partner with Tennessee Oncology Laboratory leadership as needed regarding labs for research patients

You will lead the development of tools, processes and forms to enhance the efficiency and the quality of work in the Processing Laboratory

You will prepare reports for leadership, sponsors, CROs and other individuals/groups as needed

You will meet with investigators, study monitors, and others in coordinating study logistics; participate in staff meetings, site initiation and other meetings which will impact the delivery of quality research and compliance

You will receive and triage information requests; research and provide information where appropriate

Qualification

Clinical trial managementLaboratory operationsStaff managementResearch certificationData analysisInterpersonal skillsProblem solvingAttention to detailCommunication skills