Biocenter Services Lead

Responsibilities

• Provide management and oversight of enabling / shared services roles at the Biocentre (incl. Facilities, Lab Operations and Shipping/Receiving teams) to ensure the efficient, effective and safe daily operations of the Biocentre
• Provide strategic leadership for external vendors for biobanking (where applicable) in support of Biocentre operations (including automation equipment, maintenance etc.)
• Work with Lab Supplies manager (Lab Ops) to provide oversight for replenishing of lab supplies / consumables stock at the Biocentre
• Responsible for implementation, upgrading and maintenance of systems, equipment, methods, and technologies for the Biocentre
• Accountable for monitoring and managing the Biocentre inventory in alignment with global standards, ensuring samples are stored as required and samples are disposed once end of retention periods are reached
• Lead the local HBS user group, collaborating with researchers and stakeholders to ensure timely access to biospecimens for research projects
• Provide oversight for any relocation of samples from vendors to Biocentre and movement of samples between Biobank Network sites
• Responsible for operational forecasting of planned activities
• Design and implementation of future Biocentre services to meet the needs of scientists (e.g. DNA extraction, Tumour QC)
• Defined responsibilities in accordance with national legislation (e.g. HTA)
• Ensure up to date knowledge and experience with end-to-end biobanking activities in order to provide input and support when required
• Provide expert guidance and advice and ensure work is performed in accordance with global standards e.g. SHE, SOPs, Good Clinical Practice and legal requirements
• Identify and manage day-to-day operational risks or issues at the biobank
• Supervise, train, and mentor biobank scientists at the biobank
• Work with Biobank Excellence Lead, to implement new global biobank processes in the region, ensuring global alignment
• Work with Biobank Excellence Lead, to input into global biobank strategies, processes, and systems improvements, inputting into business cases when needed
• Work with Biobank Excellence Lead, to report on local Biobank performance metrics
• Work with Biobank Excellence Lead, to provide input and review of procedural documents and the Op Model Playbook
• Work with Biobank Excellence Lead, to identify areas for local improvement in lab operations and efficiency gains

Requirements

• Master’s or professional degree in a scientific discipline
• 5+ years’ experience in facilities/bio sample management, ideally in a Biobank or clinical trials

Desirable

• Experience in Biobanking
• Experience in Project Management
• Knowledge of Regulatory areas- FDA, CLIA, ISO
• Experience in GCP/GLP/CLIA regulated environment
• Courses or workshops in strategic planning