Laboratory Manager - Cancer Center (BRCF) - JR008806
- University of Kansas Medical Center
- Kansas City, Kansas
- Full Time
Laboratory Manager - Cancer Center (BRCF) - JR008806
University of Kansas Medical Center
in Kansas City, KS
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Type: Full-Time
Salary: Rate Type: Salary
Posted: 07/28/2025
Category: Laboratory and Research
Military
Laboratory Manager - Cancer Center (BRCF)
Department:
SOM KC Cancer Center Administration
*
KMCRI-Administration
Position Title:
Laboratory Manager - Cancer Center (BRCF)
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Laboratory Manager will provide support to the Biospecimen Repository Core Facility (BRCF) leadership for all day-to-day activities in two clinical labs as part of the repository. This role is designed to provide support for the clinical lab in any capacity, including hands on efforts to assure proper collection, processing, and banking of human biospecimens and administrative duties and quality improvements. This position will work hand in hand with the Program Director and the Project Manager to ensure open communication and efficient management of BRCF resources and to develop solutions to increase efficiency and improve workflow.
The Biospecimen Repository Core Facility (BRCF) plays a vital role to support translational research by its ethical collection, storage, annotation, and distribution of high quality biospecimens, such as frozen solid tumors of varying histology and bodily fluids (blood, urine, ascites fluids). The BRCF also provides expert histopathology support and combines the expertise of pathologists, translational researchers, and technical personnel to produce a comprehensive and focused approach to support the research activities at the University of Kansas Cancer Center.
The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the region, 1 of only 57 in the nation to receive this distinction. Patients gain access to the most promising therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials and world class research.
Job Description:
Job Duties:
Support the BRCF leadership by managing all day-to-day activities in two labs (specimen processing and histology) within the repository. Must have in-depth knowledge of specimen collection, processing, banking, and shipping requirements for scientists within the cancer center and medical center.
Responsible for quality assurance/quality improvement activities related to specimen collection, specimen handling, processing, and shipping, as well as patient preparation and identification.
Support upper management using effective tracking tools to provide consistent and accurate project status. Write and review all active laboratory protocols and laboratory manuals in the BRCF and aid as needed.
Help develop the BRCF into a CLIA-certified/CAP-accredited lab.
Ensure an accurate inventory of laboratory supplies.
Attend and actively participates in BRCF leadership meetings and planning meetings with new users.
Review the lab requirements of prospective studies. Accomplish project goals through effective team leadership.
Maintain all freezers within the BRCF and assign responsibilities to assure 24/7 monitoring.
Maintain the lab maintenance logs.
Supply management duties to include inventory, sourcing, shipping cost, and pass through cost.
Write SOPs and Guidance Documents for the labs to improve quality assurance and create a standard process for lab operation.
Work on special projects as needed.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment
This position will be 100% onsite and will be located on our main campus: 3901 Rainbow, Kansas City, KS.
Required Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related disciplines. Experience may substitute for degree on a year for year basis.
Work Experience:
3 years' experience in a lab setting supporting translational research.
In-depth specimen handling knowledge as demonstrated by application materials.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education:
Education in human anatomy and physiology.
Work Experience:
3 years lab management with supervision of laboratory staff.
Experience running a CLIA-certified/CAP-accredited lab.
Training in HIPAA and Research Compliance.
Skills:
Organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills.
Computer skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Required Documents:
Cover Letter
Resume/CV
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Salary
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$58,656.00 - $86,000.00
Minimum
$58,656.00
Midpoint
$72,328.00
Maximum
$86,000.00
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit -Center--BRCF-_JR008806 or go to and search for position number JR008806.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.
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University of Kansas Medical Center
in Kansas City, KS
Apply Now
Type: Full-Time
Salary: Rate Type: Salary
Posted: 07/28/2025
Category: Laboratory and Research
Military
Laboratory Manager - Cancer Center (BRCF)
Department:
SOM KC Cancer Center Administration
*
KMCRI-Administration
Position Title:
Laboratory Manager - Cancer Center (BRCF)
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Laboratory Manager will provide support to the Biospecimen Repository Core Facility (BRCF) leadership for all day-to-day activities in two clinical labs as part of the repository. This role is designed to provide support for the clinical lab in any capacity, including hands on efforts to assure proper collection, processing, and banking of human biospecimens and administrative duties and quality improvements. This position will work hand in hand with the Program Director and the Project Manager to ensure open communication and efficient management of BRCF resources and to develop solutions to increase efficiency and improve workflow.
The Biospecimen Repository Core Facility (BRCF) plays a vital role to support translational research by its ethical collection, storage, annotation, and distribution of high quality biospecimens, such as frozen solid tumors of varying histology and bodily fluids (blood, urine, ascites fluids). The BRCF also provides expert histopathology support and combines the expertise of pathologists, translational researchers, and technical personnel to produce a comprehensive and focused approach to support the research activities at the University of Kansas Cancer Center.
The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the region, 1 of only 57 in the nation to receive this distinction. Patients gain access to the most promising therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials and world class research.
Job Description:
Job Duties:
Support the BRCF leadership by managing all day-to-day activities in two labs (specimen processing and histology) within the repository. Must have in-depth knowledge of specimen collection, processing, banking, and shipping requirements for scientists within the cancer center and medical center.
Responsible for quality assurance/quality improvement activities related to specimen collection, specimen handling, processing, and shipping, as well as patient preparation and identification.
Support upper management using effective tracking tools to provide consistent and accurate project status. Write and review all active laboratory protocols and laboratory manuals in the BRCF and aid as needed.
Help develop the BRCF into a CLIA-certified/CAP-accredited lab.
Ensure an accurate inventory of laboratory supplies.
Attend and actively participates in BRCF leadership meetings and planning meetings with new users.
Review the lab requirements of prospective studies. Accomplish project goals through effective team leadership.
Maintain all freezers within the BRCF and assign responsibilities to assure 24/7 monitoring.
Maintain the lab maintenance logs.
Supply management duties to include inventory, sourcing, shipping cost, and pass through cost.
Write SOPs and Guidance Documents for the labs to improve quality assurance and create a standard process for lab operation.
Work on special projects as needed.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment
This position will be 100% onsite and will be located on our main campus: 3901 Rainbow, Kansas City, KS.
Required Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related disciplines. Experience may substitute for degree on a year for year basis.
Work Experience:
3 years' experience in a lab setting supporting translational research.
In-depth specimen handling knowledge as demonstrated by application materials.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education:
Education in human anatomy and physiology.
Work Experience:
3 years lab management with supervision of laboratory staff.
Experience running a CLIA-certified/CAP-accredited lab.
Training in HIPAA and Research Compliance.
Skills:
Organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills.
Computer skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Required Documents:
Cover Letter
Resume/CV
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Salary
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$58,656.00 - $86,000.00
Minimum
$58,656.00
Midpoint
$72,328.00
Maximum
$86,000.00
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit -Center--BRCF-_JR008806 or go to and search for position number JR008806.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.
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Job ID: 487541330
Originally Posted on: 7/31/2025
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