Biobank Operations Leader: Specimen Bank & IRB Strategy

Thornton Tomasetti; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Park, IL, is seeking a Senior Manager Specimen Bank to lead internal biospecimen collection, expand site coverage, and reduce biospecimen costs for research and product development. You will oversee site leads, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive strategic expansion across U.S. sites.

The role requires a life sciences background, substantial biobanking and management experience, and the ability to align operations with research objectives and product submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences.
• Minimum 2 years of management experience.
• Minimum 10 years of biobanking, clinical research, or specimen management in IVD, laboratory, or clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Manages biobank teams and oversees hiring, training, and coaching.
• Oversees Internal Specimen Collection Program adherence as Principal Investigator — ensuring all studies comply with regulations.
• Oversees specimen procurement, receipt, processing and cataloguing with adherence to IRB limitations and data privacy.
• Oversees sample storage conditions, temperature control, equipment maintenance and inventory management.
• Collaborates with vendors and research partners in contract development and negotiation.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

Job description

Abbott Park, IL, is seeking a Senior Manager Specimen Bank to lead internal biospecimen collection, expand site coverage, and reduce biospecimen costs for research and product development. You will oversee site leads, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive strategic expansion across U.S. sites.

The role requires a life sciences background, substantial biobanking and management experience, and the ability to align operations with research objectives and product submissions.