Laboratory Supervisor, CRSL

Laboratory Supervisor

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Salary Range $65,000.00 - $101,000.00

Overview This position is based out of laboratory in New Haven, Connecticut. The Clinical Research Support Laboratory (CRSL) is the primary non-CLIA certified laboratory responsible for collecting, processing, stabilizing, documenting, shipping, and tracking all research biospecimens from patients participating in clinical trials supported by the Yale Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office in New Haven at Smilow Cancer Hospital as well as across the Smilow Cancer Hospital Cancer Center network. Reporting to the CRSL Laboratory Manager, the Laboratory Supervisor position is primarily responsible for the scheduling and usage of laboratory resources in the collection of clinical research specimens. They will ensure compliance with protocol processing and shipping requirements and oversee and enforce adherence to institutional and safety regulations and policies within their assigned laboratory. This position requires comprehending and following protocols for a large number of clinical studies with a high degree of accuracy. Responsibilities include collaboration with CRSL Management as well as Clinical Operations to create tools and facilitate logistical and workflow considerations for the operation to determine the necessary resources required to implement and maintain the study at the Smilow Cancer Hospital in New Haven as well as across the network sites.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work well with research faculty, staff, and administrators. Proven effectiveness in managing workload to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Project management skills and demonstrated experience managing personnel effectively including unionized positions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to initiate actions and solve problems using sound judgment.
• Superior attention to detail and accuracy. Strong organizational skills. Ability to multi-task and effectively manage competing priorities.
• High-level of understanding of research and lab environments. Advanced technical expertise in complex specimen processing procedures and familiarity with BSL-2 laboratory standards.

Principal Responsibilities

Required Education and Experience

Minimum requirement of Bachelor's Degree in related field and three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

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