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Meridian Bioscience, Inc. Supervisor, Biorepository Operations in Cincinnati, Ohio
Supervisor, Biorepository Operations Job Locations US-OH-Cincinnati Company Meridian Bioscience, Inc. Department Research and Development
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1 About Meridian Meridian Bioscience is a fully integrated life science company that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad range of innovative diagnostic products. We are dedicated to developing and delivering better solutions that give answers with speed, accuracy and simplicity that are redefining the possibilities of life from discovery to diagnosis. We are looking for talented and passionate individuals that help drive our vision. Our innovative culture will allow interested candidates to discover and create, through collaboration, cutting edge solutions to tough problems. Job Summary Oversight of the clinical biorepository and clinical trial assistant services to support the product lifecycle across Meridian sites. Collaborate cross-functionally in the Blood Chemistry, Immunology and Molecular platform areas to provide end to end specimen, instruments and study supplies procurement and management services. Collaborate to the coordination and execution of the clinical affairs operations and logistics with adherence to applicable regulations and Good Clinical Practices (GCP). Manages a team of clinical professionals. Key Duties Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities: Lead, manage and train a small team of clinical biospecimen professionals in biospecimen management (biorepository) and clinical trial assistants per Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and other applicable regulatory requirements. Champion and support special projects and/or initiatives identified by the Clinical Affairs function or broader organization. Track progress and anticipate risks to the clinical trials and other projects relating to supplies/instrument management. Biorepository management. Manage deviations and corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) related to the biorepository and ensure completion of related processes, implementations and changes effectiveness. Identify needs and purchase equipment and instruments related to biorepository. Support the CDC import permits request and renewal. Support the management of clinical affairs owned instruments and supplies. Responsible of the physical and electronic inventories. Facilitate communications with cross functional teams for the management, shipments and returns of instruments, panels (proficiency, training, etc.), various controls and kits and study supplies used at clinical sites for trials. Collaborate to the coordination and execution of the specimen acquisition operations and logistics. Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor or above Other Duties/Physical Requirement: Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time, stoop, reach, bend throughout the course of the workday. Must be able to concentrate, analyze and solve practical issues throughout the course of the workday. Ability to work on a PC including repetitive use of a keyboard and mouse for long periods throughout the course of the workday. Ability to identify and differentiate color on diagnostics devices. Other Clinical trials will involve materials that are considered potentially biohazardous. Willing to work with hazardous chemicals and biological agents with proper protective equipment and environmental conditions. Must be able to adhere to applicable biosafety practices when on the manufacturing floor or in laboratories. Qualifications Minimum Education or Equivalent Experience Required/Preferred: Bachelor's degree in life sciences or healthcare required. At least 4 years of related professional experience a minimum of 1 year of direct personnel management Minimum of 2 years p
