Biobank Manager

Job Title: Biobanking Manager

Location: Hyderabad, India
Qualification: M.Sc / Ph.D in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or related field
Experience: Minimum 3.5 years relevant work experience in biobanking, clinical research, or biospecimen management

Role Summary

The Biobanking Manager will oversee the end-to-end operations of biobank activities, including retrospective and prospective biospecimen collection, database management, sample processing, and quality control. This role ensures compliance with ethical, regulatory, and institutional requirements while maintaining the highest standards of biospecimen integrity and associated clinical data.

Key Responsibilities

1. Biobank Operations Management

• Manage both retrospective and prospective biospecimen collection from hospitals, research centers, and collaborators.
• Oversee receipt, cataloging, storage, retrieval, and disposal of biological samples.
• Develop and implement SOPs for sample handling, processing, labeling, and tracking.
• Ensure optimal sample storage conditions and regular equipment calibration.

2. Data & Database Management

• Maintain and update biobank database with accurate sample and metadata records.
• Implement data integrity checks and ensure compliance with data security protocols.
• Coordinate with IT teams to troubleshoot and enhance biobank management systems.
• Ensure linkage of biospecimens with associated clinical, pathological, and genomic data.

3. Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Conduct periodic audits for sample quality and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with local and international ethical guidelines, GCP, GLP, and ISO standards.
• Prepare documentation for regulatory submissions, ethics committees, and grant reports.

4. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with clinicians, researchers, and external partners for sample and data collection.
• Train and supervise staff in biobanking operations and data management practices.
• Coordinate with research teams to facilitate project-specific biospecimen needs.

5. Research Support

• Support research activities by providing well-characterized biospecimens and relevant datasets.
• Participate in publications, grant proposals, and scientific presentations where applicable.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• M.Sc / Ph.D in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3.5 years of relevant experience in biobanking, clinical sample management, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of biobank SOPs, sample processing, and storage techniques.
• Experience in managing biobank databases and handling large datasets.
• Familiarity with ethical guidelines, regulatory requirements, and quality standards (ISO 20387 preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Excel, database software, and laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead a small team.

Employment Type

Full-time, on-site (Hyderabad)

Desirable

• Certification in Biobanking, GCP, or related fields.
• Experience in genomic, proteomic, or biomarker-related biobanking.
• Prior involvement in multi-site sample collection projects.

Suitable candidates are invited to send their updated CVs to

Email: hr@sapienbio.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹700,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person