Caris fulfills the promise of precision oncology through advanced laboratory testing, including tumor profiling and blood-based cancer diagnostics.
About the role
The Sample Management Operations Manager provides leadership, operational oversight, and technical expertise for the Sample Management function, ensuring the integrity, efficiency, scalability, and compliance of specimen management operations supporting laboratory, research, and organizational initiatives. This position serves as both a people leader and working manager, actively supporting day-to-day specimen management activities while leading the continued evolution of the Sample Management operation. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Laboratory Science, Healthcare Administration, or a related scientific discipline. Equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered
- Minimum of five years of progressive relevant experience within a laboratory, pathology, clinical research, biorepository, or related scientific environment
- Minimum of two years of managerial experience
- Demonstrated expertise in specimen lifecycle management, including specimen inventory management, chain of custody, request fulfillment, de-identification, specimen tracking, storage operations, and data management
- Experience utilizing Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and/or Sample Management Systems to support specimen operations
- Demonstrated experience improving operational workflows, implementing best practices, optimizing system utilization, and supporting organizational growth
More about this role
At Caris, we understand that cancer is an ugly word—a word no one wants to hear, but one that connects us all. That’s why we’re not just transforming cancer care—we’re changing lives.
We introduced precision medicine to the world and built an industry around the idea that every patient deserves answers as unique as their DNA. Backed by cutting-edge molecular science and AI, we ask ourselves every day: “What would I do if this patient were my mom?” That question drives everything we do.
But our mission doesn’t stop with cancer. We're pushing the frontiers of medicine and leading a revolution in healthcare—driven by innovation, compassion, and purpose.
Join us in our mission to improve the human condition across multiple diseases. If you're passionate about meaningful work and want to be part of something bigger than yourself, Caris is where your impact begins.
The Sample Management Operations Manager provides leadership, operational oversight, and technical expertise for the Sample Management function, ensuring the integrity, efficiency, scalability, and compliance of specimen management operations supporting laboratory, research, and organizational initiatives. This position...
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