Roshanak Razmpour
About Roshanak Razmpour
Roshanak Razmpour is the Biospecimen Operations Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in laboratory management and clinical trial sample logistics.
Current Position - Biospecimen Operations Manager
Roshanak Razmpour currently holds the position of Biospecimen Operations Manager in Global Development Operations at Bristol Myers Squibb, located in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. In this role, she is responsible for providing collection and logistics instructions tailored to clinical trial protocols. She reviews central lab specifications and site-facing documents to ensure protocol and regulatory compliance. Additionally, she supports the training of clinical trial sites and acts as a liaison for mitigating and addressing sample-related issues throughout trials.
Previous Roles at Temple University
During her tenure at Temple University - Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Roshanak Razmpour held multiple roles. From 2014 to 2020, she was the Lab Manager, Research Scientist, and Microscopy Core Manager in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine - Blood-Brain Barrier Lab. Prior to that, from 2008 to 2014, she was the Sr. Lab Supervisor, Research Scientist, and Molecular Histology Core Manager & Service Provider in the Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology-Bone Biology Lab & Molecular Histology Core. In these positions, she managed laboratory operations, budgeting, vendor relations, instrument acquisition, and regulatory compliance.
Role at Temple Health – Temple University Health System
Roshanak Razmpour served as a Medical Technologist specializing in Clinical Histology and Immunohistochemistry at Temple Health – Temple University Health System from 2003 to 2008. Working in Clinical Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, she focused on various laboratory techniques and contributed to the efficient operation and quality control of the histology lab.
Academic Background and Early Research
Roshanak Razmpour completed her studies at the University of California, Berkeley, earning a degree in Biochemistry & Molecular and Cell Biology from 1995 to 2000. Concurrently, she worked as a Research Aide from 1998 to 2000 in the Biophysics - Protein Crystallization Lab. Her early research experience contributed to her extensive knowledge in biochemistry and cellular biology, forming the foundation for her subsequent professional endeavors.
Skills and Expertise in Laboratory Management
Roshanak Razmpour is known for her extensive experience in starting and managing laboratories and core facilities. Her skills encompass budgeting, billing, vendor relations, contract negotiations, instrument acquisition, upkeep and maintenance, inventory management, lab safety, and regulatory compliance. She excels in maximizing resources while reducing operational costs and frequently serves as the main point of contact for scientific collaborations, training, and administrative duties. Her expertise extends to sample management, logistics, collection, and handling within the scope of clinical trials.