at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Laboratory Coordinator - (Correlative Lab) Cancer Center
Department:
SOM KC Cancer Center Clinical Trials
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Clinical Research
Position Title:
Laboratory Coordinator - (Correlative Lab) Cancer Center
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Laboratory Coordinator is responsible for working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, research and hospital staff to coordinate the collection and shipment of oncology clinical trial study specimens per protocol requirements. This includes all central lab specimens the sponsor requires outlined in the protocol and lab manual. Additional responsibilities include managing adequate study supplies, involvement in coordination of study start-up requirements, assisting with monitor visits and other duties that may be assigned by management.
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 Outlined:
- Obtain, document, process and manage serial specimens (blood and other bodily fluids) obtained from patients participating in clinical trials.
- Request and ship research related pathology requests for the CTO. Collaborate with Tissue Repository staff and assist with obtaining and shipping tissue specimens based on IATA/DOT Guidelines. Communicate with Study Coordinators regarding the status of tissue requests.
- Perform study-specific ECGs and transmit data to appropriate database as listed in the study protocol schedule of events.
- Reference and maintain a variety of study protocols and central lab manuals.
- Responsible for Inventory Maintenance of study supplies including, but not limited to, maintaining adequate kit amounts, ensuring the destruction of kits and creation of NTFs, submitting kit supply orders, updating kit inventory spreadsheet, as well as preparing kit orders for Satellite Sites.
- Coordinate the collection of central study samples and required study assessments in collaboration with nursing, study coordinators, physicians and patients in a timely manner.
- Perform data entry, if necessary, in both Hospital and Laboratory information systems according to hospital and laboratory policies and procedures, as well as compliance requirements.
- Ensure all requirements for specimen integrity have been met (positive patient identification, correct specimen collected, proper transport of samples has been employed, etc).
- Utilize EMR (Epic) and Outlook lab calendar to set up study lab collections and schedule upcoming couriers.
- Participate in weekly lab rotation, daily patient assignments and Friday handoff emails.
- This role will work across both the Bioanalytical and Correlative Labs to support handling of theranostic (hot) samples.
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.
- The position will be based at our Westwood facility and will occasionally travel between our Clinical Research Center, Indian Creek Campus and The University of Kansas Health System Hospital for meetings, kit drop off and transport of study specimens.
Required Qualifications
Work Experience:
- 2 years of relevant work experience. Education may substitute on a year for year basis.
- Experience with HIPAA guidelines and research regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or other science related area.
Work Experience:
- One year laboratory experience.
- Experience with medical terminology.
- Oncology experience.
Skills
- Communication.
- Interpersonal.
- Organization.
- Time management.
- Multi-tasking.
- Attention to detail.
- Computer skills.
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover letter
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. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Hourly
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:
$22.26 - $31.15
Minimum
$22.26
Midpoint
$26.73
Maximum
$31.15
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Laboratory-Coordinator----Correlative-Lab--Cancer-Center_JR010687 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR010687.
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 Center's 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 https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
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. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination">http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
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