Laboratory Supervisor, CRSL

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Salary Range

$65, $101,000.00

Overview

This position is based out of laboratory in New Haven, Connecticut. 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.

Required Skills and Abilities

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.

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

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

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

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.

Principal Responsibilities

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 experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Posting Date

10/31/2025

Job Category

Manager

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Supervisor; Senior Associate (23)

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

Location

20 York Street, New Haven, Connecticut

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.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role's grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

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 position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.

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