"Laboratory Supervisor, CRSL"

Comprehensive Cancer Center - CRSL

90449BR

University Job Title

Supervisor 3

Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Regular

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Supervisor; Senior Associate (23)

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Research Res Support, Research/Support

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Work Location

Medical School Campus

Worksite Address

100 Church Street South

New Haven, CT 06519

Work Model

On-site

Position Focus:

The Clinical Research Support Laboratory (CRSL) is the primary non-CLIA certified laboratory responsible for collecting, processing, stabilizing, documenting, shipping, and tracking all research biospecimens from patients participating in clinical trials supported by the Yale Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office in New Haven at Smilow Cancer Hospital as well as across the Smilow Cancer Hospital Cancer Center network.

​​​Reporting to the CRSL Laboratory Manager, the Laboratory Supervisor position is primarily responsible for the scheduling and usage of laboratory resources in the collection of clinical research specimens. They will ensure compliance with protocol processing and shipping requirements and oversee and enforce adherence to institutional and safety regulations and policies within their assigned laboratory. This position requires comprehending and following protocols for a large number of clinical studies with a high degree of accuracy. Responsibilities include collaboration with CRSL Management as well as Clinical Operations to create tools and facilitate logistical and workflow considerations for the operation to determine the necessary resources required to implement and maintain the study at the Smilow Cancer Hospital in New Haven as well as across the network sites. 

Essential Duties

1. Supervises the day-to-day activities of support staff. 2. Assesses and resolves or escalates problems arising within unit. 3. Assists in the development of policies and procedures in support of unit. 4. Assists in long-range planning for work unit needs. 5. Participates in unit budget planning. 6. Evaluates work requests to determine if they are appropriate to the unit or another area. 7. Ensures that work flow is organized and staffed for quality efficient completion. 8. Communicates deadlines and special circumstances to staff. 9. Maintains equipment and supplies for unit. 10. Completes evaluations of direct report employees. 11. Interacts with University personnel to define work assignments and requirements, communicate progress of work, and plan and coordinate projects. 12. Interacts with external sources to coordinate work necessary to fulfill projects, keep abreast of new products and technologies, or arrange for subcontractors. 13. Supervises a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees. 14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Minimum requirement of Bachelor’s Degree in related field and three years of related demonstrated experience or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work well with research faculty, staff, and administrators. Proven effectiveness in managing workload to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Project management skills and experience managing personnel effectively including unionized positions.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to initiate actions and solve problems using sound judgment.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Superior attention to detail and accuracy. Strong organizational skills. Ability to multi-task and effectively manage competing priorities.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

High-level of understanding of research and lab environments. Advanced technical expertise in complex specimen processing procedures and familiarity with BSL-2 laboratory standards.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Demonstrated supervisory experience, at least 2 years, particularly in a laboratory setting in addition to complex specimen processing and safety management experience. demonstrated clinical trials experience and/or experience in an oncology setting. Demonstrated experience with supply chain management and shipping regulations.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 30 pounds. Ability to walk up to a mile throughout the facility to retrieve supplies and patient specimens.

Weekend Hours Required?

Occasional

Evening Hours Required?

Occasional

Drug Screen

No

Health Screening

No

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:

https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

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