University of Chicago

University of Chicago

Biobank Director

Chicago, IL · Director · Contract

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About the role

  • This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract.
  • Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.

Responsibilities

  • Supports research initiatives and business development activities related to biospecimen services.
  • Collaborates with HTRC Histology and Faculty Director to troubleshoot technical and administrative challenges and implementing effective resolutions.
  • Leads daily biospecimen operations, including tissue collection, as well as processing, storage, and shipment of tissue and biofluids.
  • Partners with researchers to develop, implement, and update biospecimen banking protocols and Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions.
  • Leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures, workflows, and technical processes to improve efficiency and research quality.
  • Partners with Human Resources to support recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and professional development; manages employee relations mattering including performance management, compensation, and staff engagement.
  • Develops organizational structure, staffing models, succession planning, and workforce development strategies to support current and future biobanking needs.
  • Manages research professionals and support staff involved with planning, monitoring, and compliance aspects of research projects. Advises other researchers on long-range plans for research projects.
  • Develops goals and operating procedures, practices, and guidelines for research activity based on department strategy.
  • Manages the laboratory facilities, including the purchase of new equipment and the maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment.

Requirements

  • include a college or university degree in related field.
  • When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Nice to have

  • 10+ years of experience with biobanking and anatomic pathology laboratory.
  • 7+ years of experience operating and managing core facilities/research or clinical laboratories.
  • Experience with LabVantage LIM system.
  • Licenses and Certifications:
  • American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification.
  • ASCP Qualification in Biorepository Science (QBRS).
  • Preferred Competencies
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation

  • $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
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Benefits

  • Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
  • Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Company info

  • It is a BSD core part of the Office of Shared Research Facilities.

Equal opportunity

  • Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
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