Sample Processing Team Lead

<p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p> <p>The Processing Team Lead provides technical leadership and daily operational coordination within the sample processing laboratory while performing complex biological sample processing activities. This role ensures the accurate handling, processing, documentation, cryopreservation, and storage of biological specimens in compliance with quality and study requirements. The Processing Team Lead supports laboratory personnel through training, competency assessments, workflow prioritization, and technical guidance, while also assisting with quality investigations, data reviews, and process improvements. Working with a high degree of independence, this position helps maintain efficient laboratory operations, supports implementation of new procedures, and serves as an operational resource in the absence of the Supervisor.</p> <p><strong>Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:</strong></p> <p><strong>Sample Processing &amp; Laboratory Operations</strong></p> <ul> <li>Receive and accession incoming biological samples into sample management systems.</li> <li>Update required fields and perform electronic batch record verifications during processing.</li> <li>Independently perform complex sample processing procedures.</li> <li>Perform cell isolations and separation of blood and body fluid components.</li> <li>Conduct cryopreservation and thawing of cells.</li> <li>Inventory cryopreserved specimens into final storage locations.</li> <li>Prepare and maintain laboratory reagents.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Equipment &amp; Laboratory Maintenance</strong></p> <ul> <li>Monitor preventive maintenance schedules for laboratory equipment.</li> <li>Assist with equipment maintenance activities as required.</li> <li>Monitor laboratory supply inventories and order supplies as needed.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Quality, Compliance &amp; Documentation</strong></p> <ul> <li>Follow and assist with the creation and review of controlled documents and SOPs.</li> <li>Review and implement new or study-specific operating procedures.</li> <li>Perform sample data reviews and investigate data discrepancies.</li> <li>Investigate missing specimens using laboratory systems and supporting documentation.</li> <li>Conduct spot checks of laboratory activities to ensure QMS compliance.</li> <li>Lead or assist with quality event investigations and corrective actions.</li> <li>Coordinate discrepancy resolutions, including data reviews, relabeling, and sample verification activities.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Data Management &amp; Reporting</strong