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Title: Laboratory Supervisor

Location: New Haven, CT

Schedule: M-F 37.5 hours

Type: Direct Hire

Responsibilities:

The Clinical Research Support Laboratory (CRSL) is the primary non-CLIA certified laboratory responsible for collecting, processing, stabilizing, documenting, shipping, and tracking all research biospecimens from patients participating in clinical trials supported by the Clinical Trials Office.

• Reporting to the CRSL Laboratory Manager, the Laboratory Supervisor position is primarily responsible for the scheduling and usage of laboratory resources in the collection of clinical research specimens. They will ensure compliance with protocol processing and shipping requirements and oversee and enforce adherence to institutional and safety regulations and policies within their assigned laboratory.

• This position requires comprehending and following protocols for a large number of clinical studies with a high degree of accuracy. Responsibilities include collaboration with CRSL Management as well as Clinical Operations to create tools and facilitate logistical and workflow considerations for the operation to determine the necessary resources required to implement and maintain the study at the Hospital in New Haven as well as across the network sites.

• Supervises the day-to-day activities of support staff.

• Assists in the development of policies and procedures in support of unit.

• Assists in long-range planning for work unit needs.

• Participates in unit budget planning.

• Evaluates work requests to determine if they are appropriate to the unit or another area.

• Ensures that work flow is organized and staffed for quality efficient completion.

• Communicates deadlines and special circumstances to staff.

• Maintains equipment and supplies for unit.

• Completes evaluations of direct report employees.

• Interacts with personnel to define work assignments and requirements, communicate progress of work, and plan and coordinate projects.

• Interacts with external sources to coordinate work necessary to fulfill projects, keep abreast of new products and technologies, or arrange for subcontractors.

  Requirements:

• Minimum requirement of Bachelor’s Degree in related field and three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience.

• Project management skills and demonstrated experience managing personnel effectively including unionized positions.

• High-level of understanding of research and lab environments. Advanced technical expertise in complex specimen processing procedures and familiarity with BSL-2 laboratory standards.

• Demonstrated supervisory experience, at least 2 years, particularly in a laboratory setting in addition to complex specimen processing and safety management experience.

• Demonstrated clinical trials experience and/or experience in an oncology setting.

• Demonstrated experience with supply chain management and shipping regulations.

• Ability to lift 30 pounds. Ability to walk up to a mile throughout the facility to retrieve supplies and patient specimens.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.