Biomarker Laboratory Manager - Sun City, United States - Banner Health

Banner Health

Verified Company

Sun City, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Primary City/State:

Sun City, Arizona

Department Name:

Biomarker Laboratory-Rsrch

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Research

Banner Alzheimer's Institute was founded in 2006 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Our institute was established as the first Center of Excellence at Banner Health, a nonprofit health care organization that is one of the nation's largest and most respected health care systems, distinguished for clinical excellence, innovation, and operational integrity.

We have a three-part mission of ending Alzheimer's disease without losing another generation, introducing a new national standard of patient and family care that provides ongoing hope and help for patients and families living with Alzheimer's disease related dementias, and forging new models of collaboration with scientific, medical, academic and community partners.

_ Help change the way we diagnosis dementia. Earlier, quicker and more accurate_

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and coordinate all laboratory activities related to biomarker research.
Supervise, teach and mentor laboratory technicians and junior researchers, providing guidance and support.
Oversee and perform the preparation and processing of biological samples, including blood, cerebrospinal fluid, and tissue.
Ensure the accurate and efficient execution of advanced laboratory techniques
Maintain rigorous documentation of experimental procedures, results, and protocols.
Ensure compliance with all laboratory safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including scientists, clinicians, and external partners (e.g., industry, and clinical trials).
Stay current with advancements in Alzheimer's disease research and biomarker technology

Banner Research is at the leading edge in a new era of scientific discovery and innovation.

Our basic and clinical research faculty turns ground-breaking research findings into new identification, treatment and prevention methods for diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Cardiovascular disease, Cancer and Orthopedics.

We have an international reputation for our work and we provide outstanding access for patients to clinical trials. Our commitment to excellence allow us to make a difference in people's lives every day.

***This position will act as the LSA/SQL liaison for all research studies that involve clinical laboratory testing, specimen collection, and/or data analytics that is performed at one of our Banner Health facilities or Sonora Quest Laboratories. The clinical research program manager, in coordination with the individual facility, will determine the project's feasibility, verify compliance with grant/contract and regulatory requirements, develop and manage project budgets, and provides input on the study design. This position will also assist in the development and successful execution of clinical research studies where LSA/SQL staff serves as the principle investigator (PI) or project lead, including but not limited to protocol design, study execution, preparation of required documentation, development of study's final report and resulting study presentations and/or publications. _Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as professional standards. _

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Project Planning, Implementation & Quality Assurance
Plans and facilitates monthly meetings with the LSA/SQL Research Committee to review research requests from internal and external clients. In coordination with the study lead or PI ensures that the timeline of the project is being met. Identifies and implements process changes to improve the research program. Creates and maintains policies and procedures for the department.

2. Communication

Communicates and works effectively with all stakeholders within LSA/SQL - Senior Leadership Team, Enterprise Risk Management, Operations, Information Technology, Sales & Marketing, and Finance & Contracts.

Establishes strong working relationships with both Banner Research and the University of Arizona Research, as well as other academic organizations, _in vitro _diagnostic companies, and other important stakeholders.

Acts as the principal communication contact between study personnel, collaborators, and consultants.

Develops and maintains communication platforms such as the LSA/SQL Research website.

3. Financial Management
Monitors costs, productivity and profitability using available financial tools. Prepares quarterly forecasts and makes recommendations to the director for strategic planning. Develops and maintains pricing and pricing strategies consistent with the sales compensation plan for laboratory tests and services. Manages accounts payable including check requests, invoices and internal transfers for research-related studies. Verifies all expenditures and maintains a balanced study budget. Prepares the annual operational/capital budget