What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Coordinator - Cancer Center position at University of Kansas Medical Center?
Description
Job Duties Outlined :
Responsible for requesting and shipping all research related pathology requests for the Clinical Trial Organization (CTO). Collaborates with Tissue Repository staff and assists with obtaining and shipping tissue specimens based on IATA / DOT Guidelines. Communicates with Study Coordinators regarding the status of requests.
Maintain and update electronic versions of lab manuals in the Velos system as needed.
Responsible for Inventory Maintenance for study supplies, in addition to preparing kit orders for Satellite Sites.
Review data for quality control purposes. Data includes but is not limited to Lab Logs, patient chart review and pathology records as needed.
Assist with picking up samples as needed in the event Correlative Lab staff is not available.
Assist with providing coverage for the lab when Correlative Lab staff is out of the office. Must have the ability to accurately obtain, process and manage serial specimens (blood or other body fluids) obtained from patients participating in clinical trials.
Accurately 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.
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.
Required Qualifications :
Education :
Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry or other science related area. Experience may substitute for degree on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications :
Work Experience :
One year laboratory experience.
Experience with HIPAA guidelines and research regulations.
Experience using medical terminology.
Oncology experience.
Skills :
Communication skills to interface with clinicians, pathology staff, and researchers.
Organization and time management skills.
Required Documents :
Resume / CV AND 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.
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 : 21.97 - $30.76
Minimum
21.97
Midpoint
26.37
Maximum
30.76
Salary : $22 - $31
