Client-Based Researcher I
About The Position
The University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC) is proud to be Wisconsin's only comprehensive cancer center. It's a distinction bestowed by the National Cancer Institute for facilities that meet rigorous high standards to optimize and advance cancer research, patient care and prevention. These standards are met with the combined efforts of excellent, dedicated employees. This Client-Based Research I position works closely with the clinic staff to recruit and consent subjects to our protocol. The incumbent will examine fresh tissue samples and determine adequacy for tissue banking and research use. In compliance with national standards and study guidelines, this role will handle fresh tissue appropriately for storage and shipping including; snap freezing tissue for banking, sending fresh tissue to researchers, tissue disaggregation, and freezing cell suspensions. In conjunction with clinical research Disease Oriented Teams (DOT's) involved in studying these specimens, the Client-Based Researcher I will maintain the tissue repository and extract the associated data. This position will catalog tissue specimens into the Tissue Resource database and maintain Tissue Resource records for individual protocols and their handling procedures and shipping records. The incumbent will assist with the development and review of protocols associated with specimen storage and distribution. This successful incumbent will have excellent communications skills in order to work closely with faculty pathologists, pathology trainees, pathology physician assistants, operating room personnel, and other physicians and scientists. Additionally, this position will assure that all clinical and laboratory research activity adheres to Federal, University of Wisconsin, and UWCCC policies, procedures and requirements. This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location. Work location(s) may include: Highland Avenue, The American Center (TAC), Madison Surgery Center and East Park Medical Center
Requirements
- Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Must provide a valid driver's license.
- Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with sample collection and sample processing.
- Experience with quality assurance and good laboratory practices.
- Experience with data bases is preferred including data entry, maintenance and generating reports.
Responsibilities
- Reviews and edits research protocols under general supervision
- Identifies concerns and recommends solutions to leadership
- Prepares reports and materials and disseminates information to appropriate entities
- Assists with the development of research methodologies and procedures according to client-based objectives and specifications
- Trains individuals and groups on equipment operations, research protocols, and techniques within a specialized laboratory or research area
- Collects and analyzes basic research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures
Benefits
- Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
