Manager, Pharmacokinetic Lab

START Center for Cancer Research; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

EAP

FSA and HSA

Job summary

The START Center for Cancer Research in San Antonio seeks a Manager, Pharmacokinetic Lab to lead PK operations, ensuring proper collection, handling, storage, and shipment of research samples while upholding SOPs and regulatory standards.

You will supervise PK Lab Technicians, develop and review SOPs for the PK Department and Tumor Bank, and oversee study forms, training, and quality metrics in partnership with sponsors and START sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
• Five years of laboratory setting experience.
• Quality and people/process management experience.
• Experience with electronic medical record program(s) and laboratory information systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee processing of samples by PK Lab Technicians and correct inconsistencies.
• Create and review SOPs for the PK Department and Tumor Bank.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws for sample handling.
• Hire, train, and develop PK Department staff.
• Oversee and complete study forms (flowsheets, shipping logs, shipping docs).
• Track Site Initiation Visits, protocol amendments, and lab manual updates.
• Participate in Protocol Development and Review Committee meetings.

Skills

Lab management

SOP development

Regulatory compliance

People management

Sample handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical/physical/biological/clinical lab science

Tools

EMR/LIS systems

Job description

The START Center for Cancer Research (“START”) is the world’s largestearly phasesite network, fully dedicated tooncologyclinical research.Throughout ourhistory, START has provided hope to cancer patients inglobalcommunity practices by offering\"Hope Through Access”tocutting edgetrials throughout the UnitedStatesand Europe.

We areseekinga 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

4383 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229, United States

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

We value the time, talent, and dedication our employees bring to START. Our commitment to yourwell-beingand growth is reflected in a competitive compensation package—based on experience—along with comprehensive benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally:

• 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 coverageand optional insuranceoptions
• Companyp‑aid 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’recommitted to fostering a collaborative, creative workplace where every team member is encouraged to contribute. At START,you’lljoin 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. STARTrepresentsthe 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, STARTtreated the first patient ever with Keytruda –one ofthe most effective cancerdrugsin medical history.

Learn more at STARTresearch.com.

Ready to be part of a team changing the future of cancer treatment?

Join us in our mission to conquer cancer, one clinical trial at a time. Your expertise and dedication can help us bring hope and healing to patients worldwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, 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.