How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
This position will serve as the manager for the Clinical Research Specimen Processing (CRSP) Core of the Oncology Clinical Trial Support Unit (O-CTSU) providing biospecimen management to clinical research investigators of the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center - an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN).
We are among the top-ranked national programs in research and patient care with members holding $120M in annual direct research funding. Our mission is to reduce the cancer burden and improve cancer outcomes through research, innovation, and transdisciplinary collaboration. With the Oncology CTSU, you will join a diverse team of 175 clinical research professionals dedicated to moving this mission forward through cutting-edge early phase trials to practice-changing phase III. As a team member, we will invest in your education, training, career development, and certification. We also offer a variety of specialized roles and growth opportunities to fit your desired career path and goals. People want Michigan Answers. Help discover them.
This position oversees a growing core team of seven staff who provide Rogel investigators support with processing, short-term storage, shipping, and handling of 1500+ research specimens for 100+ clinical trials and studies per month across three locations including Brighton Center for Specialty Care and upcoming Troy Center for Specialty Care. We are seeking a candidate who engages in service excellence and quality; actively demonstrates a commitment to the University of Michigan's core values to build a culture of respect, integrity, and inclusion within the unit; answers complex queries regarding sample data; gains expertise in all areas of sample management and reporting; and instructs staff in established SOPs, lab maintenance, and work aids. The role is also responsible for interviewing, hiring, firing, promotions, training, and mentoring.
Responsibilities*
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the core's operational effectiveness in attaining annual unit goals, servicing research customers, and maintaining quality control of processes. Purchases and maintains laboratory equipment and supplies. Manages physical facility demands in multiple locations. Establishes standard workflows, research project effort estimates, and future service direction. Rarely perform duties of direct reports, except during times of resource limitations. When performing duties of direct reports, this position requires the ability to stand for extended time periods. Candidate must be able to lift 50 pounds from the floor and raise 35-pound centrifuge lid continuously throughout the day. Fine motor skills for pipetting, labeling, and tissue transfers are vital
- Provides leadership and professional expertise in laboratory processing and clinical research coordination. Leverages the knowledge and skills of others through partnership of other O-CTSU units and collaborations of CTSO/UMOR to achieve efficient, cost-effective, consensus driven solutions to the unique challenges of clinical research.
- Management duties include interviewing, selecting, and training employees; setting and adjusting their rates of pay and hours of work; planning and directing their work; appraising their productivity and efficiency for the purpose of recommending promotions or other changes in their status; handling their complaints and grievances and disciplining them when necessary.
- Manages the configuration and ongoing administration of OnCore Biospecimen Management module and potentially new applicants.
- Ensures that all activities are compliant with organization goals and applicable regulations.
This position reports directly to the O-CTSU Associate Director for Operations.
- Establishes goals and recommended strategic direction or expansion of services.
- Coordinates laboratory administration including purchasing and maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies; and works with facilities on space needs.
- May have subordinate functional supervising specialists.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree and considerable professional experience with considerable prior management, supervisory or team leader experience.
- Demonstrated track record of strategic goal setting and execution in a research laboratory setting.
Desired Qualifications*
- 10+ years of direct related experience in a research lab with human subjects' specimens
- 3+ years of directly related experience in pharma sponsored clinical research and clinical trials is necessary
- 2+ years of managerial experience
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Modes of Work
This position will be primarily onsite with occasional remote work for administrative days with approval. Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, core business hours. Occasionally early evening work to support patient care. During periods of high volume, manager may regularly be needed via telephone to troubleshoot late afternoon/early evening lab issues. On call pay may be applied.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.