Breast Biorepository Operations Leader

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a Biorepository Manager to lead practical operations of the DF/HCC Breast Program's translational research biorepository. You will oversee specimen lifecycle, inventory integrity, and informatics (OpenSpecimen), while coordinating billing (iLabs) and vendor maintenance across sites.

Staff supervision, SOP development, and audit readiness are key. Join a mission-driven team advancing cancer research with robust safety, compliance, and cross-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in biological sciences, laboratory science, clinical research, health sciences, healthcare administration, or related field (laboratory management or clinical research). Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a healthcare laboratory, biorepository, or clinical research environment, including regulated/quality-focused specimen handling, storage, and tracking.
• Prior supervisory/lead experience required.
• Experience with biobanking inventory systems (OpenSpecimen) and research billing/chargeback platforms (iLabs) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead biorepository operations and chain-of-custody: Direct end-to-end specimen operations including receipt, accessioning, storage, retrieval, and secure transport between locations; ensure accurate labeling, documentation, and chain-of-custody practices aligned to protocol requirements, institutional standards, and applicable regulatory expectations.

Skills

Biorepository operations

OpenSpecimen

Billing/chargeback

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

iLabs

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a Biorepository Manager to lead practical operations of the DF/HCC Breast Program's translational research biorepository. You will oversee specimen lifecycle, inventory integrity, and informatics (OpenSpecimen), while coordinating billing (iLabs) and vendor maintenance across sites.

Staff supervision, SOP development, and audit readiness are key. Join a mission-driven team advancing cancer research with robust safety, compliance, and cross-site