Personalis is seeking a Biospecimen Management Supervisor to oversee the Accessioning and Biobank Teams. This role involves managing sample intake, storage, and related processes, ensuring compliance with SOPs and utilizing the LIMS. The Supervisor will collaborate with various teams to ensure project success and improve sample management.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise staff and oversee sample management workflows.
- Ensure accurate data entry and quality control of specimen data.
- Lead root cause investigations and document corrective actions.
- Assist in audits and inspections.
- Track and analyze performance metrics.
- Provide status updates and progress reports.
- Act as the primary point of contact for team inquiries.
- Maintain and organize the workspace.
- Manage QA/QC processes.
- Develop and implement new workflows and SOPs.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams.
- Troubleshoot laboratory workflow issues.
- Demonstrate professionalism and leadership.
Requirements:
- Minimum 6 years of experience in a biological laboratory environment; at least 2 years in a supervisory role required.
- Proficiency in laboratory safety and quality control procedures and regulations.
- Good understanding of biospecimen accessioning, processing, storage, and shipping protocols.
- Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Commitment to teamwork.
- Customer-focused mindset.
- Experience working in CLIA-accredited environments is strongly preferred.
- Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 6+ years of experience in general laboratory operations is required.
Personalis offers:
- Competitive compensation package
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) match
- ESPP
- Tuition reimbursement
- Sick/vacation time
- Commuter benefits/EV charging stations
- Onsite gym
- Wellness benefits