Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Siteman Cancer Center is seeking an organized and motivated individual to supervise all pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical activities in the Tissue Procurement Core (TPC). The TPC is a College of American Pathologists accredited laboratory that provides facilities and technical resources to support collection, processing and intermediate to long-term storage of human-derived biospecimens in support of translational biomedical research efforts on the WashU Medical School Campus.

A successful candidate will have supervisory and performance management experience, experience working within a Laboratory Quality Management System and a strong academic and technical background in life sciences and/or biomedical research.

Performs and oversees research projects or laboratory processes. Oversees other personnel and equipment.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs laboratory administrative functions such as scheduling, purchasing and establishing record-keeping systems.
• Supervises laboratory staff assigned, assuring appropriate study procedures, review of staff work, explaining policies and procedures and screening of new employees.
• Develops procedure manuals and operational/technical guidelines for lab studies.
• Participates in lab study processes, maintaining records and preparing reports as required.
• Researches and recommends new methods and procedures to maintain current capabilities, quality and standards.

Working Conditions:

• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animal.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Laboratory (3 Years)

Skills:

Supervisory Management

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Interpersonal Communication, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Processes, Leadership

Grade

R11

Salary Range

$55,200.00 - $100,000.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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