Clinical Research Biopsy Coordinator

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Biopsy Coordinator I (Biopsy CRC) works closely with the clinical research study teams to coordinate and process biopsy specimens for clinical research subjects. The Biopsy CRC I will support both academic medical centers of BWH and MGH and be required to be on-site at either location depending upon need. The primary role of this position is to assume the responsibility for coordination of the scheduling of tissue procurement within the various clinical trial timelines and ensure that the tissue procurement and processing is carried out per clinical trial laboratory manual specifications. Additional major responsibilities include assisting with sample management, including receipt, local transport, and packaging for shipment, and quality assurance functions.

Requirements

Ability to work independently and as a team member
Analytical skills and ability to resolve problems
Working knowledge of medical terminology
Working knowledge of various computer applications in order to maintain accurate databases as necessary
Ability to correctly perform tissue handling tasks described in written instructions and Standard Operating Procedures
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
BA/BS degree required
Some relevant research project work 0-1 year preferred
Careful attention to detail and good organizational skills.
Ability to follow directions.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Computer literacy.
Working knowledge of clinical research protocols.
Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs.

Responsibilities

Have comprehensive knowledge of all assigned protocols
Utilize protocol specific flow charts, intake sheets and other tools as needed to ensure protocol compliance and proper data acquisition as provided by various study teams
Coordinate and communicate biopsy appointments with physicians, nurses and all test areas in a timely manner
Coordinate, obtain, process, and ship (e.g. utilization of specific packaging and ensuring proper handling and shipping of samples) all protocol required tissue samples
Maintain accurate patient research files and records of sample procurement
Coordinate location of specific study supplies with study team and utilizes study specific supplies as required
Assist primary CRA of each study with data management tasks as needed
Assist with the quality assurance review of biopsy/tissue data
May assist with, or perform, any other tasks related to biopsy collections for Cancer Center Investigator tissue procurement projects.
May participate in phone contact with study participants as delegated by Research Nurses