Biorepository Team Lead

Job Description

The Biorepository Team Lead is responsible for the general oversight of Biorepository personnel and the daily operations of the Biorepository Laboratory. The Biorepository Team Lead will also perform samples receiving, unpacking, processing, recording samples sent for laboratory testing. In addition, the Team Lead will be required to perform quality control and quality assurance procedures while complying with all applicable local, state, and federal laboratory requirements.

The nature of the work requires excellent attention to detail, effective written, and verbal communication skills, the ability to multi-task and be flexible with tasks and schedules. The Team Lead must be able to lead and work with a team, as well as work independently.

The Biorepository Team Lead will often be the first point of contact for Biorepository Technicians and Associates and will provide guidance while troubleshooting problems. The Team Lead must also act as a liaison between biorepository team, Laboratory Associates, Client Services, the Laboratory Manager, Quality, and the Laboratory Director. As such the Biorepository Team Lead must exhibit leadership skills such as good judgement, sound analyses and decision making, the ability to remain professional and composed under pressure, effective interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate across all departments.

The Biorepository Team Lead may also be responsible for scheduling, reviewing, motivating and coaching the Biorepository staff. The Team Lead will manage projects, implement laboratory goals, refine and/or define processes, perform staff competency assessments, write/edit standard operating procedures (SOPs) and train the team on existing and new procedures.

The Biorepository Team Lead must demonstrate the ability to analyze issues and make sound and ethical decisions in a timely manner. The Team Lead must be flexible and have the ability to adapt quickly to evolving procedures, policies and workflows.

• Provide day-to-day oversight of accessioning personnel
• Responsible for the operation of the pre-analytical laboratory including receiving, unpacking and processing all incoming clinical specimens
• Coach and mentor Biorepository Technicians and Associates
• Participate in the testing and validation of new laboratory equipment and procedures
• Identify process improvement opportunities and present to Associate Director
• Perform, review and document laboratory quality control procedures
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment as needed
• Participate in the recruitment and training of Biorepository staff
• Create and keep personnel files updated including training documentation and competency assessments
• Represent the Biorepository Department in cross-functional meetings
• Perform administrative duties including but not limited to: writing and reviewing employee performance evaluations, SOPs, protocols, clinical trial sample tracking and equipment maintenance forms
• Maintain stringent standards for quality; identify and report any issues which might adversely impact the quality of test results and/or employee safety
• Manage and lead department projects and goals
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
• Assist with internal audits and inspection preparation, as needed
• Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to a Manager or Safety Officer

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Science in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science or related field preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of accessioning experience within healthcare or clinical laboratory preferred
• Strong computer skills required
• Clear communication skills, both verbal and written, required
• Previous laboratory work preferred
• Previous supervisory or management experience preferred
• Strong communicator with ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers and customers, as needed
• Ability to prioritize and drive to results with a high emphasis on quality
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Additional Information

Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment.Majority of the work is performed in a desk/office environment; however, there may be exposure to high noise levels, fumes, and biohazard material in the laboratory environment.Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Guardant Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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