Manager of Research Processing Laboratory

Manager of Research Processing Laboratory

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It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission. Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.

Our Mission

People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting‑edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.

As the Manager of the Processing Laboratory you are responsible for the Processing Laboratory operations for oncology clinical trials, including direct supervision and development of staff, adherence to standard operating procedures and reporting to internal and external groups.

• 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 from 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.

• A Bachelor Degree
• The ability to read, understand, and comply with research protocols.
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated ability using clinical trial databases, electronic data capture, MS Access or Excel
• Resourceful with heightened analytical abilities and problem solving skills in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, detail‑oriented and meticulous.
• Clinical and/or scientific experience in a research setting required
• Management experience required
• Clinical and/or Scientific experience in a research setting specifically with working with profiling preferred
• Research certification (ACRP or CCRP) preferred

This position is open…