Biorepository Research Coordinator 1 - PM Biorepository

Tampa General Hospital•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Biorepository Research Coordinator I supports the ongoing operations of the Tampa General Hospital/USF Health Precision Medicine Biorepository (PMBioR), helping generate, organize, and deliver high-quality bioanalytes and abstracted data for clinical and translational research programs at Tampa General Hospital and its Cancer Institute. Under general supervision and according to established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines, the coordinator provides study coordination, including screening potential participants for protocol eligibility, presenting studies, obtaining and documenting informed consent, and enrolling participants to collect, prepare, preserve, and manage biological specimens for research testing. The coordinator is responsible for accurate and timely source documentation, data collection, entry, and reporting, including responses to sponsor queries. With direction and oversight, the role supports and coordinates daily biorepository activities and assists with low-complexity cases involving mild patient acuity and a moderate workload. The coordinator works closely with operating room staff, faculty and staff in Pathology, Surgery, Anesthesiology, and Nursing, as well as Cancer Institute leadership and other colleagues, to facilitate daily productivity and successful study execution. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of patient-facing responsibilities or experience working with and processing biological samples. Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and IATA shipment-of-biologic-specimens/dangerous-goods training or equivalent are required upon hire or within three months of hire. The position also requires familiarity with EPIC and medical terminology, basic computer and Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to travel between clinical or institutional sites when needed to transport specimens or consent patients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least one year of patient-facing responsibilities or at least one year of experience working with and processing biological samples.
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification upon hire or within three months of hire.
IATA Shipment of Biologic Specimens, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, or equivalent training upon hire or within three months of hire.
Familiarity with EPIC and medical terminology.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Excellent interpersonal skills for working with study participants and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Exceptional attention to detail and strong technical problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and flexibly manage multiple tasks.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to understand and implement scientific protocols as directed.
Ability to work with spreadsheets such as Excel, familiarity with databases such as Medidata RAVE, iMedra, and Velos, and querying.
Ability to travel between clinical or institutional sites when required to transport specimens or consent patients.

Responsibilities

Pre-screen potential participants for assigned studies using written eligibility criteria.
Obtain and document written informed consent in accordance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
Register participants in required systems, including CTMS, Velos, EHR, and EDC, and maintain relevant logs such as adverse event, deviation, and participant logs.
Collect, process, and preserve biological specimens from participants undergoing clinically indicated procedures or surgery, following standard operating procedures and quality metrics.
Review study-specific laboratory manuals and obtain and process laboratory specimens as required by research protocols.
Abstract, organize, and transmit disease-specific clinical and demographic data in a HIPAA-compliant manner.
Transcribe source data to paper or electronic case report forms, redact source documents when requested, and respond to queries in a timely manner.
Prepare, preserve, and store bioanalytes, including serum, plasma, peripheral blood mononuclear cells, cell pellets, cultures, genomic DNA, total RNA, protein, fresh and flash-frozen tissue, FFPE, and slides.
Organize, store, transport, and distribute specimens and associated metadata requested by investigators.
Carry out day-to-day biorepository operations in a timely manner to meet Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute program goals.
Maintain accurate and consistent documentation for assigned clinical studies.
Represent and serve as a liaison for Cancer Institute Biorepository Research with outside sponsors, including the National Cancer Institute, academic cancer centers, and universities.
Maintain required certifications and training in human-subjects research, GCP, HIPAA, IATA shipment of biological specimens, and other topics as required.
Promote a positive image of the department and organization through professional conduct, appearance, and communication.
Follow established department policies, procedures, and standards.