Job Description

Biorepository Manager

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.

Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily biobank operations, including sample collection, processing, expansion, immortalization, storage, and distribution, ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards. Anticipated samples include liquid biopsies (PBMCs, plasma, serum), skin biopsies, healthy and tumor tissues. Manage the intake and cataloging of samples, ensuring all samples are tracked, stored, and documented accurately according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Develop and maintain quality control and quality assurance procedures for all biobank activities, ensuring the integrity and traceability of samples.
• Ensure that all biobank operations comply with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards, including those set by the Biobank Governance Committee, Institutional Biosafety Committee and Institutional Review Board.
• Supervise the management of biobank inventory, ensuring that adequate quantities of samples are available for research projects, and proper storage conditions are maintained.
• Manage databases and sample tracking systems, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records. Working with stakeholders in information security, data governance, and privacy to ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Lead the development and updates of the biobank documentation, including laboratory manuals, guidance documents, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in adherence with both federal and state regulations and best practices concerning all tasks undertaken for human biospecimens handling, processing, and storage.
• Work closely with principal investigators and research teams to understand their requirements for the procurement, processing, and storage of human biospecimens and provide support for the development of study protocols and sample collection strategies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Biobank, providing information and guidance on biobank services and sample access procedures.
• Train and supervise biobank staff, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient, high-quality operations.
• Continuously assess and optimize biobank processes to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and ensure the integrity of sample collections.
• Advise the AVP of Research and Biobank Governance Committee on budgetary decisions and oversee the financial management of the Biobank, ensuring efficient use of resources and sustainability of operations.
• Manage the inventory of biobank equipment and supplies, coordinating maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Report directly to AVP of Research and Biobank Governance Committee. Prepare reports on biobank activities, including inventory status, sample usage, compliance audits, and operational performance.

Qualifications:

• Masters or PhD degree in Biological Sciences, Laboratory Management or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in biobank management or a related field, with at least 3 years in a management role. Advanced certification in biobanking.

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for selected positions and more!

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