Manager, Sample Management

Celerion is committed to swift, exceptional clinical research through translational medicine.  Every day, we use our experience, agility, and innovative research strategies to help get drugs to market faster.  

Celerion is seeking a Manager, Sample Management to join our Lincoln, NE team!

This is an on-site role in our headquarters just South of downtown working Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm.

In this role, you will provide leadership and management for the Sample Management department.  You will provide innovation and change management related to technology and processes as it relates to sample management.  This position will focus on building a cohesive and collaborative team in order to meet the business needs of the Bioanalytical department.  This role will manage the activities of the sample management team including training, day-to-day guidance, and direct supervision of Sample Entry and Sample Distribution.

• Responsible and accountable for business needs for the sample management team on a daily basis as well as fostering innovation, change management, new technology evaluation and implementation.
• Lead and implement state of the art practices and technologies for the Sample Management group.
• Apply change management techniques to implement new and improved processes within sample management.
• Responsible for staff management including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; development and coaching of employees. 
• Manage daily workload and lead the sample management team, ensure that clear performance expectations/objectives are set as well as create a work environment that is stimulating and rewarding.
• Create and implement training programs and provide guidance to laboratory support associates.  Ensure updated and accurate training plans are in place for each associate.
• Manage check-in and distribution of samples on time for sample analysis.
• Create and enforce procedures for proper storage of samples, including management of ViewLink freezer monitoring systems, staff training on monitoring technologies, and implementation of tracking systems for Quality Control samples.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 3 years management/ leadership responsibility required
• Microsoft Office skills required
• Experience with Watson, or a similar electronic sample tracking system
• Experience in implementing shipping/ receiving technology preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have a high attention to detail and the ability to meet multiple timelines

Celerion Values:       Integrity   Trust   Teamwork   Respect

Celerion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, qualified protected veteran status, or disability.