Clinical Research Lab Supervisor
Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar
Total years of experience :11 years, 8 Months
Reports to the Director of Clinical Research Support Core.
Supervises and ensures the smooth operation of the clinical research core laboratory.
Handles ordering for the lab, inventory for all stocks and chemicals, oversight of the lab equipment and procedures.
Contributes to decision, setting on policies/ procedures for research and developmental activities.
Conducts training of clinical research coordinators (CRCs) in good lab practices to handle human tissues and fluids, develop centralized SOPs for lab practices
Performs a variety of non-standard complex cell/tissue assays, culture and samples preparation and/or analyses; prepares buffers, solutions and media, performs nucleic acid extractions.
Responsible for bio-safety requirement and oversight of the lab.
Operates, calibrates and performs routine maintenance on complex and specialized laboratory equipment.
Develops SOP for use of medical and laboratory equipment such as QIA Symphony, Eppendorf Centrifuge, ANSAR, Vicorder, Hamilton Robotic Freezers, Apnea Link, Alice PDX, Retinal Vessel Analyser, AGE Reader, Easy One Spirometer, Actigraph, CASE-IV, iPro2 CGM, Card (x) plore, Fibro Scan, XPorte Sonsite, Fitmate Calorimeter
Established and managed the robotic biological sample storage system using the Hamilton Robotic Freezer and maintains samples database using the Easytrack2D software
Prepares and maintains detailed records, logs and summary reports of all procedures and results including graphs, scientific calculations and statistical analysis charting.
Responsible for quality control and assurance of samples, reagents, and data
Ensures laboratory compliance to all guidelines and standards of WCMC-NY and WCMC-Q.
Develops, documents and trains on methods to improve processes in the laboratory.
Manage calendars and schedules of Core activities, coordinate events, and participate in appropriate level clinical research coordinator duties.
Oversees the Core spending account, reviews monthly financial reports, generates ad-hoc reports, initiates purchases, follow-up on existing orders, manages reimbursements, and other related financial transactions.
Input and maintenance of clinical data into the central electronic clinical research database.
Creation and maintenance of paper files. Reviews and compares source documents with electronic input to ensure accuracy.
Prepares IRB submissions. Liaises with clinical sites and WCMC-Q.
Assists in clinical trial visits. Obtains informed consent under minimal supervision of the investigator(s) and acquires clinical specimens and data as required by the protocol(s).
Works with lab technicians and investigators in preparing requested specimens to be available and reporting on specimen amounts.
Assists with identifying and reports gaps in workflow.
Participates in operations policy making and formulating Standard Operating Procedures
Oversees and coordinates tracking and maintaining orders on inventory and disposal of material related to studies.
Attends meetings regularly with CRCs, investigators and senior staff. Prepares data, reports, and summaries for meetings as needed.
Familiar with running study related equipment. Responsible for tracking and maintenance of portable electronic devices. Oversee and monitor all equipment maintenance service agreements.
Coordinates senior staff with training junior CRC’s in running study related equipment. Coordinates vacations, schedules, and tasks with other team members to ensure smooth workflow.
Responsible for samples storage/bio banking, DNA extraction (automated), and other sample preparations as per protocol(s).