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Research Assistant II - Thoracic Head and Neck Medical Oncology
MISSION STATEMENT
Specimen collection and processing
Consent patients for research blood draws.
Collect and store the patient samples for analysis in the laboratory.
Accurately label all samples.
Enter sample data into database in accordance with prescribed procedures.
Centrifuge to obtain plasma or serum.
Label, pipette, and transfer to appropriate containers and store at specified temperature.
Recordkeeping
Maintain accurate daily log of all samples collected.
Complete registration of all consented patients into institutional’s CORE
Serve as an information source of sample status for collaborators and sponsors.
Collect and organizes information for project reports.
Follows appropriate procedure for processing and entering outside correspondence including entry to flow sheets and data entry to on-line databases, Tissue Station, CORE or PDMS. Summarize outside progress notes and enter into on-line databases, Tissue Station, CORE, or PDMS
Research-related activities
Attend clinical protocol start-up meetings with sponsor company representatives and institutional clinical personnel to assure that sample collection procedures and forms are fully understood.
Record collection of samples and shipments to sponsors and collaborators.
Package samples so that they arrive at destination in a suitable condition.
Arrange shipment of sample boxes with a suitable air freight carrier and contact collaborators or sponsor personnel to coordinate shipments and verify receipt of samples.
Handle dry ice.
Assist other department employees with clinical studies and/or various work assignments when help is requested or as schedule permits.
Will use the computer via the keyboard to access patient data and computerized databases.
Learn and assist various basic laboratory techniques in laboratory research such as preparation of samples for analysis
Learn and become competent to perform basic laboratory studies and will be supervised by senior research staff.
Performs general laboratory duties as directed by supervisor.
Supply inventory and lab maintenance
Maintain adequate stock of general and phlebotomy supplies.
Know the procedure for obtaining repair or maintenance for lab equipment.
Prepare stock solutions.
Learn to operate laboratory equipment and apparatus and perform routine operator maintenance.
Maintain alertness and careful attention to avoid injury to self and others due to chemicals and hazardous materials in the laboratory
Other duties as assigned
Education Required - Bachelor's degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences.
Experience Required - One year experience in scientific or experimental research work. No experience required with preferred degree.
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