Courier - Clinical Research Lab

University of Miami•Miami, FL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Laboratory Services Courier delivers documents, packages, messages, research supplies, and biological samples between offices, departments, laboratories, and research sites. The role supports SCCC locations conducting research, including sponsored industry clinical trials and NCI Network studies, and travels to off-site locations when necessary. The courier assists with research-kit quality control, inventory handling, sample transport and chain of custody, shipments, and logistical support for research operations. The position is full-time at UHealth in Miami, Florida.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid State of Florida driver’s license.
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Deliver documents, packages, messages, research supplies, and samples to their destinations, including off-site locations.
Receive documents, materials, and information requiring delivery, and sort items according to delivery routes.
Plan and follow efficient routes; obtain pertinent delivery signatures and maintain records of items received and delivered and their recipients.
Maintain confidentiality during and after deliveries and remain accessible by telephone, email, or pager.
Support research locations with logistical needs for clinical trials, NCI Network studies, laboratory supplies, and equipment.
Assist Inventory Project Coordinators and the Sr. Manager of Business Operations with quality control of research kits prepared for daily delivery.
Pick up and drop off research and pathology samples at campus locations, including UHT, SCCC Central Research Lab, BSSR, and other shared resources and collection sites.
Collect time-sensitive specimens from inpatient and outpatient units and transport samples from Kendall and Lennar locations to Miami as needed.
Prepare daily and weekly shipments for delivery via shuttle system to network sites and distribute supplies and shipper boxes.
Safeguard inventory contents by following proper storage procedures and protocols.
Assist the Manager with oversight of the stock item master by identifying incorrect descriptions and stock numbers.
Manage specimen chain of custody and pick-up and drop-off logs, ensuring samples are delivered to the Miami Lab within required timeframes.
Support the Sr. Research Assistant with kit pickup and delivery, including add-ons and appointments made with less than 24 hours’ notice.
Assist with sample shipping preparation at Miami Main, UHT, and the New Cancer Research Building.
Pick up and review received inventory, match requisitions to delivery tickets, and deliver supplies for research laboratories.
Assist with distributing supply requests from network sites and prepare dry ice for distribution to 10 network sites.
Pick up laboratory samples in the required format for official transport of biological samples.
Assist with scheduling and pickup arrangements with FedEx, UPS, and other carriers used by sponsors.
Assist the Sr. Manager of Business Operations with other projects as needed.
Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.