Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, pathology, cell biology, or related field; master's preferred.
5+ years of experience in biospecimen procurement or biobanking.
Supervisory experience with proven leadership and staff development skills.
Advanced knowledge of specimen management processes.
Experience with inventory-tracking databases and laboratory information systems.
IATA training required.
Familiarity with CAP, FDA, NYSDOH, GCP, ICH standards.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Responsibilities
Lead daily operations and strategic growth of the Biobank.
Stay updated on biobanking technologies and improve operational protocols.
Evaluate service quality and financial performance for improvement opportunities.
Develop relationships with sponsors to promote Biobank services.
Collect and report metrics for operational decision-making.
Oversee specimen management processes including collection and storage.
Manage cold-storage units and environmental monitoring systems.
Benefits
Collaborative research environment.
Opportunity to lead a critical program in patient care and research.
Professional development and training opportunities.
Full Job Description
Biobank Director
Organization: New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Compensation: Up to $130,000 annually, based on experience
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists is seeking an experienced Biobank Director to oversee the operations, quality, compliance, and continued growth of our biobanking program. This leadership position will be responsible for optimizing specimen-management processes, maintaining regulatory accreditation, developing new business opportunities, and ensuring the delivery of reliable, high-quality services.
In This Role, You Will
Lead the daily operations and strategic growth of the Biobank.
Remain current on emerging biobanking technologies and establish methods, protocols, and service standards that improve operations.
Evaluate utilization, productivity, service quality, and financial performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
Develop relationships with sponsors and promote the Biobank's services to support new business development.
Collect and report specimen-management metrics to support forecasting and operational decision-making.
Oversee specimen collection, processing, storage, annotation, shipping, and inventory management.
Manage cold-storage units, environmental-monitoring systems, and contingency plans for unexpected events.
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for environmental monitoring and emergency response.
Maintain compliance with CAP, FDA, NYSDOH, GCP, ICH, and other applicable regulations.
Maintain the New York State license for non-transplant anatomic bank operations.
Lead the application and ongoing maintenance of College of American Pathologists Biorepository Accreditation.
Develop, review, and maintain standard operating procedures.
Conduct audits, root-cause analyses, and corrective-action initiatives.
Resolve specimen-management issues and respond to operational inquiries.
Supervise, train, and evaluate Biobank staff while promoting a collaborative research environment.
Assess staffing needs and participate in hiring, performance management, and termination processes.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, pathology, cell biology, or a related scientific discipline required; master's degree preferred.
At least five years of progressive experience in a biospecimen procurement or biobanking environment.
Previous supervisory experience with demonstrated leadership and staff-development capabilities.
Advanced knowledge of specimen collection, processing, storage, annotation, and shipping.
Experience working with specimen inventory-tracking databases and laboratory information management systems.
IATA training required.
Working knowledge of CAP, FDA, NYSDOH, GCP, ICH, and other applicable standards.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio.
Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Reliable transportation required.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, sit, bend, and reach for prolonged periods.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
Ability to work around chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, and bodily fluids.
Join NYCBS and lead a critical program supporting high-quality research, clinical operations, and patient care.
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