Biobank & Research Lab Services Manager

MaineHealth; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 97,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Student loan assistance

Professional development

Flexible work options

Job summary

MaineHealth Institute for Research in Scarborough, ME seeks an experienced leader to oversee the Biobank and Research Laboratory Services. You will guide daily operations, ensure regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and the development of policies and SOPs to support high-quality research.

You will manage staff, training, performance, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration, shaping a strategic program that advances MaineHealth's research mission while maintaining excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years applicable experience; Master's or Professional Degree preferred.
• Minimum four years of full-time general laboratory training and experience; Minimum two years acquiring proficiency in biorepository operations and management; Professional, scientific, and educational knowledge of Biobank services; Demonstrated experience in administration and the management of staff
• Must have good organizational and personnel management skills; meet IRB Principal Investigator requirements; Ability to troubleshoot departmental issues; Verbal and written communication skills; business skills and a strategic planning acumen.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Biobank and Research Laboratory Services.
• Oversee daily operations, compliance, and accreditation readiness.
• Develop and enforce policies and SOPs; manage staffing and training.
• Drive performance, budget management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Organizational skills

Staff management

Verbal and written communication

IRB/PI requirements

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8 years experience

Master's degree preferred

Job description

MaineHealth Institute for Research in Scarborough, ME seeks an experienced leader to oversee the Biobank and Research Laboratory Services. You will guide daily operations, ensure regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and the development of policies and SOPs to support high-quality research.

You will manage staff, training, performance, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration, shaping a strategic program that advances MaineHealth's research mission while maintaining excellent