Biobank Coordinator
About The Position
The Biobank Coordinator assists research teams in recruitment and study implementation for Temple funded research studies. This position will require working collaboratively with the clinical and research teams to accomplish study tasks, including but not limited to participant recruitment, obtaining informed consent and administering surveys, drafting of study related materials such as letters and educational flyers, managing participant data via RedCap and Excel, assisting in the collection and transport of biospecimens after surgical and other procedures, following Institutional Review Board (IRB)-approved protocols, and obtaining data from the electronic health record. The Biobank Coordinator will also establish study databases, track and maintain study progress through IRB and other report preparation, assist clinical and research teams with project activities, and will provide management support for clinical aspects of research projects.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree and 1 or more years of clinical research or clinical trial experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
- Experience with translational research methods and working with human research subject protection regulations is required.
- Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office software programs.
- Ability to function as a member of a multidisciplinary research team and to provide support to various projects.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with a diverse stakeholders including patients and providers.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail, and adherence to project deadlines.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Be flexible to shift focus between multiple projects as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Up to 4 or more years of clinical research or clinical trial experience or equivalent combination of education and experience or a Master’s degree in a related discipline is preferred.
- Expertise in REDCap or database management strongly preferred.
- Prior experience with IRB approved research.
- Prior experience processing and shipping biological samples is a plus
- Prior phlebotomy certification or willingness to learn
- Prior experience with RedCap, Epic Research, and Microsoft Office
- Prior research experience in a healthcare setting
- Prior research experience with NIH-sponsored research studies and investigator-initiated research studies.
Responsibilities
- Perform recruitment, enrollment, data collection, data editing, and data entry activities for research studies.
- Independently manage complex study coordination tasks involved in protocol implementation and regulatory compliance.
- Administer surveys to participants.
- Conduct consenting visits with patients.
- Collect, enter, and manage study data
- Coordinate and manage biospecimen collection.
- Leads and manages the day-to-day operations of all assigned research projects.
- Maintain accurate and complete study databases and regulatory files.
- Establish and maintain study databases and data tracking systems using REDCap and Microsoft Office.
- Attend research team meetings.
- Maintain regulatory compliance and IRB documentation.
- Manage and train research staff, students, and other trainees.
- Serves as a primary resource to Principal Investigators regarding patient research activities for the Biobank
- Maintain relationships and collaborate with research laboratories.
- Track and maintain study progress through IRB and other report preparation.
- Function independently after training.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, vision coverage
- Paid time off
- 9 Federally Observed Paid Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
- Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
- A generous retirement plan and so much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
