Senior Biobank Operations Leader

Abbott; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 129,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Free medical coverage in HIP PPO plan

High employer retirement contribution

Tuition reimbursement and FreeU degree

Great place to work recognition

Job summary

Abbott Park, IL is seeking a Senior Manager Specimen Bank to lead the internal biospecimen collection across U.S. sites.

You will drive expansion of the IRB-approved collection, oversee site leads, and ensure regulatory compliance while aligning with research and product development goals. You will manage biobank teams, coordinate procurement and cataloguing, and collaborate with vendors to optimize cost and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences and minimum 2 years of management experience.
• 10 years in biobanking, clinical research, or specimen management within IVD, laboratory, or clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Manages biobank teams; assists with hiring, coaching, training, and motivating personnel.
• Oversees Internal Specimen Collection Program adherence as Principal Investigator - ensuring all internal collection studies comply with regulations, including Informed Consent.
• Oversees specimen procurement, receipt, processing and cataloguing of samples, ensuring adherence to IRB limitations, data privacy, and validated inventory systems.
• Oversight of sample storage conditions for biobanking, including temperature control, equipment maintenance, and inventory management.
• Functions as point person for identifying and collaborating with new vendors and research partners in contract development and negotiation.

Skills

Biobank management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Validated inventory systems

Job description

Abbott Park, IL is seeking a Senior Manager Specimen Bank to lead the internal biospecimen collection across U.S. sites.

You will drive expansion of the IRB-approved collection, oversee site leads, and ensure regulatory compliance while aligning with research and product development goals. You will manage biobank teams, coordinate procurement and cataloguing, and collaborate with vendors to optimize cost and efficiency.