Biobank Director

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists; Shirley (AL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists seeks a Biobank Director to oversee operations, quality, regulatory compliance, and growth of our biobanking program. You will optimize specimen-management processes, ensure accreditation, and drive new business opportunities.

You will lead daily operations, maintain CAP/FDA/I H standards, and manage staff while building strategic partnerships with sponsors and collaborators to advance research and patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, pathology, cell biology, or a related scientific discipline required; master’s degree preferred.
• At least five years of progressive experience in a biospecimen procurement or biobanking environment.
• Previous supervisory experience with leadership and staff-development capabilities.
• Advanced knowledge of specimen collection, processing, storage, annotation, and shipping.
• Experience working with specimen inventory-tracking databases and laboratory information management systems.
• IATA training required.
• Working knowledge of CAP, FDA, NYSDOH, GCP, ICH, and other applicable standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio.
• Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and strategic growth of the Biobank.
• Remain current on emerging biobanking technologies and establish methods, protocols, and service standards that improve operations.
• Evaluate utilization, productivity, service quality, and financial performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop relationships with sponsors and promote the Biobank’s services to support new business development.
• Collect and report specimen-management metrics to support forecasting and operational decision-making.
• Oversee specimen collection, processing, storage, annotation, shipping, and inventory management.
• Manage cold-storage units, environmental-monitoring systems, and contingency plans for unexpected events.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for environmental monitoring and emergency response.
• Maintain compliance with CAP, FDA, NYSDOH, GCP, ICH, and other applicable regulations.
• Maintain the New York State license for non-transplant anatomic bank operations.
• Lead the application and ongoing maintenance of College of American Pathologists Biorepository Accreditation.
• Develop, review, and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Conduct audits, root-cause analyses, and corrective-action initiatives.
• Resolve specimen-management issues and respond to operational inquiries.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate Biobank staff while promoting a collaborative research environment.
• Assess staffing needs and participate in hiring, performance management, and termination processes.

Skills

Biobank leadership

Staff supervision

Data analysis

Excel

Project management

LIMS

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Transportation

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/biochemistry/pathology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Excel

Regulatory databases

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

At New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients, their families, and our communities. Our passionate team of expert oncologists, hematologists, and healthcare professionals work together to provide world-class cancer care close to home. By offering cutting-edge treatments, innovative research, and a patient-centered approach, we are redefining what’s possible in the fight against cancer and blood disorders.

If you want to be part of a growing organization committed to healing, hope, and advanced care, join us and help make a meaningful impact!

Job Description:

Biobank Director

Organization: New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Compensation: Up to $130,000 annually, based on experience

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists is seeking an experienced Biobank Director to oversee the operations, quality, compliance, and continued growth of our biobanking program. This leadership position will be responsible for optimizing specimen-management processes, maintaining regulatory accreditation, developing new business opportunities, and ensuring the delivery of reliable, high-quality services.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead the daily operations and strategic growth of the Biobank.


• Remain current on emerging biobanking technologies and establish methods, protocols, and service standards that improve operations.


• Evaluate utilization, productivity, service quality, and financial performance to identify opportunities for improvement.


• Develop relationships with sponsors and promote the Biobank’s services to support new business development.


• Collect and report specimen-management metrics to support forecasting and operational decision-making.


• Oversee specimen collection, processing, storage, annotation, shipping, and inventory management.


• Manage cold-storage units, environmental-monitoring systems, and contingency plans for unexpected events.


• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for environmental monitoring and emergency response.


• Maintain compliance with CAP, FDA, NYSDOH, GCP, ICH, and other applicable regulations.


• Maintain the New York State license for non-transplant anatomic bank operations.


• Lead the application and ongoing maintenance of College of American Pathologists Biorepository Accreditation.


• Develop, review, and maintain standard operating procedures.


• Conduct audits, root-cause analyses, and corrective-action initiatives.


• Resolve specimen-management issues and respond to operational inquiries.


• Supervise, train, and evaluate Biobank staff while promoting a collaborative research environment.


• Assess staffing needs and participate in hiring, performance management, and termination processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, pathology, cell biology, or a related scientific discipline required; master’s degree preferred.


• At least five years of progressive experience in a biospecimen procurement or biobanking environment.


• Previous supervisory experience with demonstrated leadership and staff-development capabilities.


• Advanced knowledge of specimen collection, processing, storage, annotation, and shipping.


• Experience working with specimen inventory-tracking databases and laboratory information management systems.


• IATA training required.


• Working knowledge of CAP, FDA, NYSDOH, GCP, ICH, and other applicable standards.


• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio.


• Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.


• Reliable transportation required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit, bend, and reach for prolonged periods.


• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.


• Ability to work around chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, and bodily fluids.

Join NYCBS and lead a critical program supporting high-quality research, clinical operations, and patient care.

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists is an equal opportunity employer.