Clinical Research Coordinator (Histologic CRC)

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

5d•$70,019 - $140,038

About The Position

The BioRepository & Precision Pathology Center (BRPC) at Duke University in the Department of Pathology is looking for a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to join the research histology team. The (BRPC) is a core resource at Duke responsible for providing tissue samples as well as consenting, histology and other special services to principal investigators inside and outside of Duke. You will be joining the research histology team, following regulatory procedures for the handling of human tissue and other biospecimens, processing and embedding human/animal tissue, de-identifying histology research samples, as well as performing other duties that involve getting research samples to investigators. In this crucial role, as a member of the histology team, you’ll be contributing to multiple research studies by providing high-quality samples, contributing to the development of standard operating procedures, and assuring that samples are handled and shipped according to each specialized protocol. You will help BRPC remain competitive for the Cooperative Human Tissue Network (CHTN) grant, which is a biospecimen resource funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Daily, you will accomplish this important task by processing, embedding, and performing microtomy on tissue samples. You will use clinical research knowledge to check IRB protocols to make sure protocols for regulatory compliance. This position will allow you to combine your technical skills and research knowledge to provide high-quality biospecimens to researchers inside and outside of Duke. You may be cross-trained to collect samples and consent patients depending on the needs of the BRPC.

Requirements

Completion of an Associate's degree
Work requires a minimum of two years of relevant research experience. A Bachelor's degree may substitute for 2 years required experience.
Highly collaborative approach and ability to set clear goals and communicate proactively and clearly with key stakeholders and staff
Demonstrated commitment to completing work efficiently and by designated deadlines
Strong organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

processing, embedding, and performing microtomy on tissue samples
checking IRB protocols to make sure protocols for regulatory compliance
providing high-quality samples
contributing to the development of standard operating procedures
assuring that samples are handled and shipped according to each specialized protocol
assuring that samples are compliant with quality control standards for the Cooperative Human Tissue Network (CHTN) grant and that grant milestones are being met.
training new team members in the role and contribute to training plans.
contributing to group workflows and operational design.
assisting the Research Program Leader in identifying adverse events, as well as protocol deviations and in determining whether or not they are reportable.
using patient health data from the Duke electronic medical record to identify cohorts, extract relevant medical information, and access patient samples.
participating in conferences on behalf of the BRPC, and this would involve you generating abstracts based on literature searches and reviews.