GRAIL
Manager Biosample Operations # 4899
Durham, NC · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$100k-$133kDetected 1 day ago
GCPData ScienceComplianceForecastingBudgetingLogisticsInventory ManagementPerformance ManagementHIPAAClinical TrialsClinical Laboratory TechniquesFDA RegulatoryNGSMedical DevicesResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringOrganizational SkillsOSHA
About the role
- This role is responsible for the management, tracking, maintenance, storage, retrieval, and disposal of biological specimens across a large-scale repository environment supporting approximately 1 million samples in storage.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop biorepository staff responsible for specimen tracking, picking, disposal, maintenance, and storage operations, including performance management, coaching, mentoring, and career development.
- Maintain and optimize standalone biorepository inventory management software and associated workflows to ensure accurate and efficient specimen tracking.
- Develop, implement, and maintain biorepository SOPs, policies, workflows, and best practices to support operational consistency, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Lead CAP Biorepository Accreditation activities, including audit preparation, inspections, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner with Facilities, Quality, Clinical Operations, Research, IT, and external vendors to support biorepository infrastructure, specimen logistics, and organizational priorities.
- Support budget planning, forecasting, equipment management, and resource allocation for biorepository operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a science-related field required
- Typically requires 8 + years of relevant laboratory or biorepository experience, including 3-5 years in a supervisory or management role.
- Strong working knowledge of biorepository best practices, cold chain management, specimen lifecycle management, and chain-of-custody processes.
- Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and/or standalone biorepository inventory management software required.
Nice to have
- Proven leadership and team management capabilities in a regulated laboratory or biorepository environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with staff, leadership, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to specimen integrity, data accuracy, and compliance.
- Solid problem-solving and decision-making skills in a highly regulated environment.
- Experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and operational resources.
- Ability to work effectively in both strategic and hands-on operational capacities.
- Physical Demands and
- Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Skills
- GRAIL is headquartered in the bay area of California, with locations in Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and the United Kingdom.
- It is supported by leading global investors and pharmaceutical, technology, and healthcare companies.
- For more information, please visit grail.com
- This role works on-site full-time at our office located in Durham, NC
- Actual base pay will consider skills, experience, and location.
Compensation
- The expected, full-time, annual base pay scale for this position is $100K - $133K.
Benefits
- This role may be eligible for other forms of compensation, including an annual bonus and/or incentives, subject to the terms of the applicable plans and Company discretion.
- This package currently includes flexible time-off or vacation; a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; medical, dental, and vision coverage; and carefully selected mindfulness programs.
Company info
- This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire; the actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as the candidate's qualifications.
- GRAIL is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a workplace where every individual can thrive, contribute, and grow.
Equal opportunity
- Please contact us at rc@grailbio.com if you require an accommodation to apply for an open position.
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