Lab Manager - Breast Oncology

Overview

This position is responsible for all the technical operations of the Biospecimen Team, including managing and auditing sample receiving, storage, transfer and retrieval, overseeing storage equipment, billing and invoicing services, and transporting and shipping of samples. This role includes the supervision of the team’s Research Data Specialists (RDSs).

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline required; Master’s degree preferred

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in management of research laboratory in the field of biological sciences

• Strong knowledge of HR activities and solid writing skills preferred

• Familiarity with cancer research laboratory operations including equipment maintenance, safety, compliance and record keeping

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages team of RDSs to ensure correct sample inventories at large – blood and tissue derived.

• Manages all receiving, storage and retrieval requests, arranging sample transport, audits inventory of all samples, data entry in database systems, and placement of samples in correct temperature storage.

• Works with frequent users to maximize efficiency and batch requests when feasible.

• Responsible for receiving and tracking lab samples, managing freezer inventory, ordering necessary supplies, submitting billing charges, and assisting with ad hoc projects and reports.

• Hires and trains RDS staff for proficient sample management in all chains of custody.

• Responsible for managing, directing, and leading the RDS team.

• Collaborates with the Thub team for seamless specimen collections, inventories and transfers.

• Manages billing invoices to external and internal customers.

• Manages all equipment maintenance and schedules repairs as needed.

• Manages and updates biospecimen related SOPs.

Scientific Operations

• Assists PI in monitoring, enabling and facilitate collaborations with other programs.

• Active intellectual involvement in research projects is encouraged.

Administrative

• Responsible for managing efficient and effective administration of protocols and materials/stocks.

• Trains and manages RDSs and guides recruitment of technical staff.

• Responsible for annual reviews of technical staff performance.

• Assists PI with counseling, teaching, training, mentoring, orientation, in-service and continuing education for laboratory staff and trainees.

• Ensures all lab staff are compliant with mandatory trainings required by DFCI, NIH and sponsor(s).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Exceptional people management and organization skills, with demonstrated ability to multi-task to enable many concurrent projects in a complex, fast paced environment.

• Excellent quantitative, analytic, and problem-solving skills to evaluate all aspects of a problem opportunity and make or facilitate appropriate and timely decisions.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability and willingness to work closely with other colleagues as a team; experience and comfort in working with individuals with diverse backgrounds and differing viewpoints; openness to new ideas.

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversees 5-8 lab members

PATIENT CONTACT:

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At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).