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Mid-Career Scientist

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$180K - $225K/yr

A human biobank containing thousands of patient samples, particularly in food allergy and related ... management, study planning, and output tracking. * Write and support grant applications to public ...

... LIMS/biospecimen management databases. Working Environment: • Must be able to work in a ... as part of the Biobank: scan, (re)label and store samples, data entry and reconciliation ...

... LIMS/biospecimen management databases. Working Environment: • Must be able to work in a ... as part of the Biobank: scan, (re)label and store samples, data entry and reconciliation ...

Rosalind is a Multi-Tenant SaaS Platform for Translational & Regenerative Medicine, Diagnostic Monitoring & BioBank Data Management. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Diego, USA ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Manager Biobank, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Manager Biobank, you need expertise in biospecimen handling, laboratory management, and regulatory compliance, often supported by a degree in biological sciences and experience in clinical or research settings. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), biobanking software, and quality management certifications such as ISO 20387 is typically required. Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills are crucial for coordinating teams and collaborating with researchers. These competencies ensure the integrity of biospecimens, regulatory adherence, and efficient biobank operations central to advancing scientific research.

What is a Manager Biobank?

A Manager Biobank is a professional responsible for overseeing the operations and administration of a biobank, which is a facility that collects, stores, and manages biological samples such as blood, tissue, and DNA for research and medical purposes. Their duties typically include ensuring proper storage conditions, maintaining accurate records, complying with ethical and legal standards, and supervising staff. They also coordinate with researchers and institutions to facilitate the use of samples for scientific studies. Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills are essential in this role.

What is the difference between Manager Biobank vs Laboratory Supervisor?

AspectManager BiobankLaboratory Supervisor
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in biology, biochemistry, or related field; experience in biobankingBachelor's in life sciences; laboratory safety and management certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentBiobank facilities, research institutions, healthcare settingsLaboratories, research labs, clinical settings
Employer & IndustryResearch institutions, hospitals, biotech companiesHospitals, diagnostic labs, research organizations
Primary ResponsibilitiesOverseeing biobank operations, sample management, complianceSupervising lab staff, ensuring testing quality, safety protocols

The Manager Biobank focuses on managing biorepositories and sample logistics, while the Laboratory Supervisor oversees daily lab operations and staff. Both roles require scientific knowledge, but the Manager Biobank emphasizes sample management and compliance, whereas the Laboratory Supervisor concentrates on laboratory testing and safety.

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Senior Manager, Biobank Operations

City of Hope

Duarte, CA

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago


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8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 89 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

24th of 887 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

City of Hope is in search of a Senior Manager, Biobank Operations, for the Henderson Biorepository. In this role, you will use comprehensive knowledge and industry best practices to provide high-level oversight to ensure consistent high quality life cycle management of human biospecimens for research purposes. The Senior Manager will bring expertise to the management of all biorepository functions to support the day-to-day operations of the Henderson Biorepository. 

As a successful candidate, you will:

Management Oversight:

  • Lead biobank budget stewardship and cost-recovery strategy to sustain and scale services.

  • Partner with shared resource leadership to design, launch, and refine biobanking services with clear, accurate rate-setting.

  • Drive strategic planning, KPI visibility, and operational resilience (including disaster preparedness) to improve performance and continuity.

Facilities Oversight:

  • Ensure reliable, scalable cold-chain infrastructure and warehouse/freezer capacity that protects specimen integrity.

  • Oversee equipment readiness, maintenance, calibration, and expansion/automation initiatives to keep operations audit-ready and future-proof.

Personnel Oversight:

  • Support personnel management across Biobank Operations, including recruitment/retention, supervision, mentorship, and performance management.

  • Ensure staff compliance and operational readiness by maintaining HIPAA/IRB/CITI adherence, a safe work environment, and accurate KPI/reporting, documentation, and training/safety records.

Service Oversight:

  • Serve as a consultative partner to researchers, ensuring accurate, ethical specimen release and a consistently excellent customer experience.

Informatics Oversight:

  • Strengthen biobank informatics (LIMS/iLab) and data QA/QC to ensure end-to-end chain-of-custody, traceability, and CAP readiness.

Your qualifications should include:

  • Bachelor's degree in any natural science; 3 additional years of experience plus the minimum experience requirement may substitute for minimum education. 

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in managing a human biobank in an academic, research or commercial environment and sound knowledge of ISBER and NCI Biobank Best Practices. 

  • 3 years of experience in a leadership capacity.

  • Experience working with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for biospecimen inventory and tracking.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Biological Sciences, Public Health or related field.

  • IATA certification

  • Active member of the International Society of Biological & Environmental Repositories (ISBER)

  • Familiarity with working in a clinical setting.

  • Experience with LabVantage or other biospecimen tracking inventory system.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hopes translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope, a subsidiary launched in 2019 serves employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hopes specialized cancer expertise. City of Hope is ranked among the nations Best Hospitals in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Duarte, CA, US

Year founded

1913