Manager, Biofluids Division, Biobank and Pathology Core

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research at the Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research, driving a revolution in cancer understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians.

About the role

The Biobank and Pathology Core is seeking a Supervisor/Manager to oversee the Biofluids Division, a high-volume operation supporting cancer researchers through the collection, processing, storage, and distribution of blood, urine, bone marrow, and other liquid research samples from patients. This role manages laboratory operations, staff, quality programs, and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Biofluids Laboratory, ensuring high-quality specimen processing and exceptional service to investigators.
• Manage, mentor, and develop laboratory staff, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, scheduling, training, and career development.
• Oversee laboratory expenditures, cost recovery, equipment purchases, vendor relationships, inventory management, and resource planning.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, quality standards, safety requirements, and institutional policies.
• Serve as the primary operational and technical resource for staff and investigators regarding specimen processing workflows and protocol implementation.
• Evaluate requests for new projects, workflow modifications, and protocol deviations; partner with Core Leadership, Project Management team, and investigators to determine operational feasibility.
• Work with stakeholders to identify workflow deviations and assist in developing Laboratory Manuals for core-supported studies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a robust quality program for the laboratory in partnership with core leadership and quality resources.
• Develop and monitor quality assurance metrics, operational dashboards, and performance reports.
• Support implementation of new technologies, assays, workflows, and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist investigators with project planning, grant-related documentation, and core service capabilities.
• Serve as a liaison between laboratory staff, Core Project Management team, institutional stakeholders, and Core leadership.
• Coordinate with and provide coverage for supervisors/managers from other areas of the Core facility.
• Present Core capabilities and services to research teams and collaborators.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Laboratory Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in a research laboratory, biobank, pathology, or core facility environment.
• Previous experience leading laboratory operations and supervising scientific or technical staff.
• Experience managing budgets, laboratory resources, equipment, and operational planning.
• Knowledge of biospecimen processing, quality systems, regulatory compliance, and research support services.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Skills

• Laboratory Operations Management
• Staff Leadership & Talent Development
• Budget and Resource Management
• Quality & Regulatory Compliance
• Research Operations
• Process Improvement
• Stakeholder Management
• Scientific Problem Solving

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

Pay

Pay Range: $102,800.00 - $164,500.00. FLSA Status: Exempt.

Benefits

MSK believes in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills. MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment.