Personalis is looking to solve the problem of active management of cancer through breakthrough personalized testing, and the Biospecimen Management Supervisor role is crucial in supporting laboratory operations through sample intake, accessioning, storage, returns, and destruction.
Requirements
- Proficiency in laboratory safety and quality control procedures and regulations.
- Good understanding of biospecimen accessioning, processing, storage, and shipping protocols.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
- Experience working in CLIA-accredited environments is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of LIMS and Clinical Portal
- Familiarity with laboratory information management systems
- Understanding of quality control and quality assurance processes
Responsibilities
- Supervise staff and oversee all sample management workflows, including accessioning and quality report checks.
- Ensure timely and accurate data entry into the sample management systems and oversee quality control of specimen data.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory quality control policies, documenting all activities appropriately.
- Lead root cause investigations for nonconformances and/or CAPAs, and document corrective actions.
- Assist in audits and inspections related to biospecimen management and ensure readiness for regulatory and internal audits.
- Track, compile, and analyze performance metrics to support continuous improvement.
- Log and manage data in the LIMS and Clinical Portal.
Other
- Minimum 6 years of experience in a biological laboratory environment; at least 2 years in a supervisory role required.
- Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to share and receive feedback across all organizational levels.
- Commitment to teamwork and achieving organizational goals.
- Customer-focused mindset with a proven track record of exceeding service and quality expectations.
