Senior Manager Specimen Bank
Abbott · Abbott Park, IL
DiagnosticsFull-time$129k–$259kCompany career page
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Role summary
Abbott seeks a Senior Manager for its Specimen Bank to lead biobanking operations across U.S. sites as Principal Investigator. The role involves managing teams, overseeing specimen collection and processing, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving strategic expansion of the internal biospecimen program to support research and product development.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences
- Minimum 2 years of management experience
- Minimum 10 years in biobanking, clinical research, or specimen management
- Experience in IVD industry, laboratory, or clinical environment
- Knowledge of IRB regulations and informed consent procedures
- Proficiency with inventory management and biobanking systems
What you'll be doing
- Manage biobank teams including hiring, coaching, training, and performance motivation
- Serve as Principal Investigator overseeing specimen collection program regulatory compliance
- Oversee specimen procurement, processing, cataloguing, and storage conditions
- Ensure adherence to IRB limitations, data privacy, and validated inventory systems
- Identify and negotiate partnerships with vendors and research collaborators
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