Sample Management Operations Lead

Caris MPI, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Caris Life Sciences is seeking a Sample Management Operations Manager to provide leadership, oversee the complete specimen lifecycle, and optimize LIMS usage. You will collaborate across Laboratory Operations, Clinical Operations, and IT to maintain specimen integrity and drive efficiency.

The role requires a strong background in specimen lifecycle management, regulatory knowledge, and proven leadership. On-site position with opportunities to shape scalable processes within a growing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Laboratory Science, Healthcare Administration, or related field. Equivalent education considered.
• Minimum of five years of progressive relevant experience within a laboratory, pathology, clinical research, biorepository, or related environment.
• Minimum of two years of leadership or supervisory experience leading operational teams.
• Experience with specimen lifecycle management: inventory, chain of custody, de-identification, storage, etc.
• Experience utilizing LIMS and/or Sample Management Systems to support specimen operations.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (CLIA, CAP, FDA, HIPAA, GCP).
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Sample Management team with day-to-day leadership and performance management.
• Oversee complete lifecycle management of remnant specimens after diagnostic testing.
• Manage inventory, storage, retrieval, distribution, and chain of custody.
• Ensure data integrity within LIMS and optimize workflows and reporting.
• Lead quality assurance activities in line with SOPs and compliance standards.
• Drive operational excellence and implement best practices across workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align capacity and service levels.
• Monitor performance metrics, turnaround times, and quality indicators.
• Support budgeting, staffing, and resource planning for sample management.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences/Lab Science/Healthcare Administration or related

Master's degree in Biological Sciences/Healthcare Administration/Business Administration or related

Tools

LIMS

Six Sigma

Lean

Project management certification

Job description

Caris Life Sciences is seeking a Sample Management Operations Manager to provide leadership, oversee the complete specimen lifecycle, and optimize LIMS usage. You will collaborate across Laboratory Operations, Clinical Operations, and IT to maintain specimen integrity and drive efficiency.

The role requires a strong background in specimen lifecycle management, regulatory knowledge, and proven leadership. On-site position with opportunities to shape scalable processes within a growing