This position is involved in the management of biospecimen requests, jobs, inventory, and procurement of biospecimens. This position also oversees Biorepository Scientists and the in-sourced staff at our client site, Incyte.  With regards to procurement, this position is responsible for maintaining relationships with existing approved vendor sites, as well as bringing on and approving new Biospecimen sites.  This is a scientific position.

• Supervise and Lead with Client Requests - Oversee and work with Biospecimen Operations Manager, Procurement Coordinator, and Biorepository Scientists to ensure continued improvements are applied to the areas. 

• Supervise and Lead with Job Management dealing with Biospecimens, also ensuring improvement projects are pushed ahead. 

• Procurement Sites- Communicate and work with Biospecimen Procurement team to ensure sites are evaluated and approved. Ensure documentation of consent and transfer agreements from all approved procurement sites are accurately documented.  

• Train others hired in the area of procurement, including the request and job management processes.    

• Maintains accurate records using all ABS applications including NetSuite, Paylocity, Qualio, Freezer Pro, etc.

• Supervise and lead the Incyte in-sourcing group with bio sample management at Incyte.  This includes routinely meeting with the group, quarterly reviews, and maintaining a relationship with Incyte employees who work directly with the ABS employees.    

• Host routine Procurement Meetings. 

• Attend and Participate in ABS Department Weekly Meetings.  

• Adheres to all documents (SOPs, Work Instructions, Attachments) approved in Qualio

• Responsible for ensuring freezers containing biospecimens maintain their designated temperatures at all times.

• Education: A BS or BA degree or higher degree in biological sciences is required. 

• Language Skills: Must be fluent in English and possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Good listening skills and the ability to respond to requests quickly and accurately are required. 

• Mathematics skills:  A basic understanding of arithmetic and elementary algebra. 

• Computer Skills:  Must be able to search the Internet independently to find necessary information to help process client requests and those of their supervisor in an efficient manner. You must be proficient in NetSuite, Paylocity, Qualio, FreezerPro, and BSI database systems.

• Management Skills: Must have experience with managing and leading teams. 

• Biospecimen Knowledge:  A basic understanding of anatomy ad diseases is a plus