George Washington University
Supervisor, Biorepository
George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
The Biorepository Supervisor leads the daily operations of the AIDS and Cancer Specimen Resource (ACSR) with focus on quality control, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance across all biorepository activities. Responsibilities include managing the AMC Domestic Biorepository and supporting biospecimen processing, storage, and distribution for AIDS Malignancy Consortium clinical trials and correlative studies. The role ensures biospecimen handling and documentation adhere to GCLP standards and full traceability is maintained through GlobalTrace and other ACSR data systems. It may also involve processing vaccine clinical trial specimens for the Clinical Immunology Laboratory (CIL). The position supports the ACSR mission to provide high-quality, well-annotated biospecimens for HIV and cancer research in alignment with AMC and NIH expectations and maintains CAP accreditation as part of the UM1 award.
Mid-level supervision and operational oversight of the ACSR Biorepository are included, with an emphasis on effective, compliant daily operation." Responsibilities
Manage (i.e., schedule, organize, and evaluate), train, and supervise ACSR team members: Manage and allocate resources and staff to support biorepository activities Ensure all personnel adhere to SOPs and biosafety procedures for handling biospecimens at a BSL2+ level Oversee staffing and workflow to ensure efficient and accurate achievement of ACSR goals Develop, maintain, review, revise, or edit training manuals, which can include SOPs and BMOPS Oversee staff credentials and renewals, including biosafety training and Citi training in Good Clinical Practices Manage the Clinical Immunology Laboratory blood processing schedule Quality Management: Assist Biorepository Directors in maintaining/revising a Quality Management Plan Design, conduct, and schedule regular quality control tests/audits and reports Oversee development and annual review of SOPs and BMOPs Assist with scheduling and documenting regular reviews of SOPs and BMOPs Oversee ongoing quality control checks and documentation to ensure procedures are followed Respond to CAPA (Corrective Action and Prevention) reports Assist in preparing documents for CAP accreditation and annual self-inspections Assist in sending samples for Immune Quality Assurance program for PBMC proficiency testing Biorepository Management: Purchase and maintain adequate supplies to minimize disruption Assist Directors with budget and capital equipment purchases Maintain document control and standardization of project documents Adhere to retention policies and safeguard information Create and update sample management tracking logs and forms Recognize, document, and resolve protocol deviations Create estimated budgets for ACSR studies Verify and authorize specimen requests Receiving, Processing, and Distribution of Specimens for ongoing clinical vaccine trials and correlative studies: Maintain daily scheduling of processing activities in the biorepository and CIL Process whole blood into PBMCs, plasma, and sera per HANC SOPs for isolation and cryopreservation Ensure Good Clinical Practice, Biorepository Best Practices, and CAP standards are met for samples Assist with routine tasks for vaccine clinical trials and data analysis Assist with FW and GT inventories with the Office of Data Management and Coordination for AMC/RBR Representation and Outreach Support: Serve on relevant ACSR committees as needed Participate in outreach explaining the purpose, collections, and management of the ACSR at GW, SSAB, and LATAM Performs other work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. Minimum Qualifications
Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/GED plus 4 years of relevant professional experience, or a Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
At least one year of experience in processing, inventory, and cryopreservation of biomaterial in clinical trials, with emphasis on Biobank/Biorepository best practices Experience in biobanking methods, inventory maintenance, and informatics, including tracking and shipping procedures Experience in cryopreservation methods for PBMC isolation and cryopreservation, processing plasma and serum Processing whole blood from Streck tubes into capture cell-free DNA (cfDNA) Experience in biorepository informatics and sample tracking systems (e.g., FreezerWorks, GlobalTrace) Experience in writing biorepository SOPs, BMOPs, and reading/understanding clinical trial protocols Experience in producing quarterly and annual biorepository reports on processing, inventory, receiving, and shipping Experience in shipping with Cryoports or LN2 shippers Experience communicating with biorepository directors, staff, clinical site staff, and protocol team members Hiring Range
$50,741.17 - $97,112.96 GW Staff Approach to Pay
How is pay for new employees determined at GW? Position Information
Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. College/School/Department:
School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) Family:
Research and Labs Sub-Family:
Laboratory Support Stream:
Management Level:
Level 1 Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time Hours Per Week:
40 Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm plus rotating on-call for evenings and weekends Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes Employee Onsite Status
Essential onsite Telework:
No Required Background Check
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, SSN Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment visa status Internal Applicants Only?
No Posting Number:
R002342 Job Open Date:
10/28/2025 Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. Note: This refined description preserves essential content while presenting it in a clean, accessible format with compliant tags.
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The Biorepository Supervisor leads the daily operations of the AIDS and Cancer Specimen Resource (ACSR) with focus on quality control, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance across all biorepository activities. Responsibilities include managing the AMC Domestic Biorepository and supporting biospecimen processing, storage, and distribution for AIDS Malignancy Consortium clinical trials and correlative studies. The role ensures biospecimen handling and documentation adhere to GCLP standards and full traceability is maintained through GlobalTrace and other ACSR data systems. It may also involve processing vaccine clinical trial specimens for the Clinical Immunology Laboratory (CIL). The position supports the ACSR mission to provide high-quality, well-annotated biospecimens for HIV and cancer research in alignment with AMC and NIH expectations and maintains CAP accreditation as part of the UM1 award.
Mid-level supervision and operational oversight of the ACSR Biorepository are included, with an emphasis on effective, compliant daily operation." Responsibilities
Manage (i.e., schedule, organize, and evaluate), train, and supervise ACSR team members: Manage and allocate resources and staff to support biorepository activities Ensure all personnel adhere to SOPs and biosafety procedures for handling biospecimens at a BSL2+ level Oversee staffing and workflow to ensure efficient and accurate achievement of ACSR goals Develop, maintain, review, revise, or edit training manuals, which can include SOPs and BMOPS Oversee staff credentials and renewals, including biosafety training and Citi training in Good Clinical Practices Manage the Clinical Immunology Laboratory blood processing schedule Quality Management: Assist Biorepository Directors in maintaining/revising a Quality Management Plan Design, conduct, and schedule regular quality control tests/audits and reports Oversee development and annual review of SOPs and BMOPs Assist with scheduling and documenting regular reviews of SOPs and BMOPs Oversee ongoing quality control checks and documentation to ensure procedures are followed Respond to CAPA (Corrective Action and Prevention) reports Assist in preparing documents for CAP accreditation and annual self-inspections Assist in sending samples for Immune Quality Assurance program for PBMC proficiency testing Biorepository Management: Purchase and maintain adequate supplies to minimize disruption Assist Directors with budget and capital equipment purchases Maintain document control and standardization of project documents Adhere to retention policies and safeguard information Create and update sample management tracking logs and forms Recognize, document, and resolve protocol deviations Create estimated budgets for ACSR studies Verify and authorize specimen requests Receiving, Processing, and Distribution of Specimens for ongoing clinical vaccine trials and correlative studies: Maintain daily scheduling of processing activities in the biorepository and CIL Process whole blood into PBMCs, plasma, and sera per HANC SOPs for isolation and cryopreservation Ensure Good Clinical Practice, Biorepository Best Practices, and CAP standards are met for samples Assist with routine tasks for vaccine clinical trials and data analysis Assist with FW and GT inventories with the Office of Data Management and Coordination for AMC/RBR Representation and Outreach Support: Serve on relevant ACSR committees as needed Participate in outreach explaining the purpose, collections, and management of the ACSR at GW, SSAB, and LATAM Performs other work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. Minimum Qualifications
Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/GED plus 4 years of relevant professional experience, or a Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
At least one year of experience in processing, inventory, and cryopreservation of biomaterial in clinical trials, with emphasis on Biobank/Biorepository best practices Experience in biobanking methods, inventory maintenance, and informatics, including tracking and shipping procedures Experience in cryopreservation methods for PBMC isolation and cryopreservation, processing plasma and serum Processing whole blood from Streck tubes into capture cell-free DNA (cfDNA) Experience in biorepository informatics and sample tracking systems (e.g., FreezerWorks, GlobalTrace) Experience in writing biorepository SOPs, BMOPs, and reading/understanding clinical trial protocols Experience in producing quarterly and annual biorepository reports on processing, inventory, receiving, and shipping Experience in shipping with Cryoports or LN2 shippers Experience communicating with biorepository directors, staff, clinical site staff, and protocol team members Hiring Range
$50,741.17 - $97,112.96 GW Staff Approach to Pay
How is pay for new employees determined at GW? Position Information
Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. College/School/Department:
School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) Family:
Research and Labs Sub-Family:
Laboratory Support Stream:
Management Level:
Level 1 Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time Hours Per Week:
40 Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm plus rotating on-call for evenings and weekends Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes Employee Onsite Status
Essential onsite Telework:
No Required Background Check
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, SSN Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment visa status Internal Applicants Only?
No Posting Number:
R002342 Job Open Date:
10/28/2025 Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. Note: This refined description preserves essential content while presenting it in a clean, accessible format with compliant tags.
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