Manager, Pharmacokinetic Lab

The START Center for Cancer Research; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan with an

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off and holidays

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible FSA/HSA plans

Collaborative, inclusive culture

Job summary

The START Center for Cancer Research seeks a Manager, Pharmacokinetic Lab in Fort Worth, TX. You will oversee PK lab operations, coordinate with PK technicians, and ensure protocol compliance under SOPs for a growing oncology lab network.

Responsibilities include SOP creation, staff training, and ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. A strong background in lab quality systems and data management is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in lab science.
• 5+ years laboratory experience.
• Quality management and personnel management.
• Experience with EMR/LIS.

Responsibilities

• Oversee PK Lab sample processing and ensure data integrity.
• Create and review SOPs for PK Department and Tumor Bank; conduct annual reviews.

Skills

Lab management

Quality management

GCP knowledge

Team leadership

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in lab science

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

EMR systems

Job description

The START Center for Cancer Research (“START”) is the world’s largest early phasesite network, fully dedicated to oncologyclinical research. Throughout our history, START has provided hope to cancer patients in global community practices by offering "Hope Through Access" to cutting edge trials throughout the United States and Europe.

We are seeking Manager, Pharmacokinetic Lab. This role will act as a liaison between START US Sites and the pharmaceutical sponsors by providing information regarding collection, processing, handling, storage, and shipment of research and clinical laboratory samples to ensure successful execution of the protocol within the SOPs of the department. Provides oversight for lab operations, facilities, SOPs, and quality metrics.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Location:

900 W Magnolia Ave, Suite 200, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Essential Responsibilities:

• Oversee the processing of the samples by PK Lab Technicians and take appropriate corrective action to correct inconsistencies in collection data, as needed.
• Create standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the PK Department and Tumor Bank and perform an annual review and / or update. Oversee or delegate training of PK Department staff on all PK Department SOPs, at least annually, when new SOPs are written, and when any updates occur.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations as they apply to biological sample processing, handling, and shipping. Maintain accurate patient, study/protocol, and sponsor files.
• Perform hiring, training, and development of employees. Supervise all personnel and new hires.
• Oversee and complete study forms to include but not limited to: PK flowsheets, shipping logs, shipping documentation, sample requisition forms, flow sheets, and sample manifests.
• Track Site Initiation Visits, protocol amendments and lab manual updates.
• Participate in Protocol Development and Review Committee meetings by reviewing and providing comments for all phase 1 investigational protocols received by START.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
• At least five years laboratory setting experience.
• Quality management skills including personnel management, financial management and process management.
• Experience with electronic medical record program(s) and laboratory information systems.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Prior experience in Phase I clinical trials.
• Knowledge of GCP, GDPR and federal clinical research regulations required in US.
• Experience in data management, logistics, and operations.

Best-in-Class Benefits and Perks

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus, based on role and company results
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and optional insurance options
• Company-paid life and disability insurance for added financial protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential, no‑cost support for you and your family from day one
• Flexible FSA and HSA plans to support your financial wellness
• Commitment to a supportive environment that values balance, wellbeing, and flexibility
• We’re committed to fostering a collaborative, creative workplace where every team member is encouraged to contribute. At START, you’ll join a team that values continuous learning, professional growth, shared ideas, and a culture built on inclusivity and innovation.

More About START

START clinical trial sites have conducted more than 1,000 early-phase clinical trials, including dozens of therapies that were approved by the FDA or EMA. START represents the world’s largest roster of early-phase principal investigators across its Network of clinical trial sites. Committed to accelerating passage from trials to treatments, START delivers hope to patients, families, and physicians around the world via our mission of “Hope Through Access”. As an example, in San Antonio, where START was founded, START treated the first patient ever with Keytruda –one of the most effective cancer drugs in medical history.

Learn more at STARTresearch.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.