Clinical Research Laboratory Assistant III - Cancer Center CTO

The Medical College of Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, contribute to the preparation, processing, and shipment of clinical trial-related labs, biopsies, and archived tissue samples for the Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office (CCCTO). Manage sufficient kit supplies and inventory, while also overseeing databases and filing systems. Fulfill various administrative and data entry responsibilities as needed to support clinical research studies.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of laboratory procedures, safety protocols, and equipment operation
Strong attention to detail to ensure precision in experiment execution, data recording, and documentation upkeep.
Effective verbal and written communication skills for clear interaction and reporting.
Adequate proficiency in essential computer software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Capability to organize tasks, optimize time management, and meet deadlines.
Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
High school minimum required education.
3 years minimum required experience.
CITI training within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
Bachelor’s degree in scientific or related field
Research, clinical care or systems and data management experience

Responsibilities

Prepare blood collection tubes and deliver to appropriate locations (Clinical Cancer Center Lab, TRU, coordinator, procedure rooms/clinics, inpatient wards) and pick up tubes and process or transport as necessary.
Process (spin, aliquot, freeze samples; make peripheral blood slides) and ship labs to appropriate institutions in a timely manner, according to the sponsor specifications.
Request archived tissue samples (slides or blocks) from pathology department at FMLH or outside hospitals for disease teams and ship as required by study sponsor.
Assist study teams with collection, processing, and shipping of fresh tissue biopsies per study protocol.
Collect required data from study coordinators and research nurses and enter onto clinical research forms and into study lab specimen database.
Accurately enter research data onto case report forms or specified programs (OnCore) and other databases as appropriate under the direction of the research nurse or study coordinator.
Under direct guidance, assist with coordination of basic study activities.
Organize lab and file room to maintain an efficient and safe workplace.
Handle supply orders, returns, and destruction.
Meet with study-specific monitors for Site Initiation Visits and monitoring visits to go over lab training, kit inventories, and stored samples.
Meet with investigators to determine logistics (what kind of labs are needed, where to store or send, how long will it take to process for billing purposes) of lab samples for Investigator Initiated Trials
Help facilitate Lab Competency Trainings for new CCCTO employees (processing and shipping labs, biohazard waste location, wearing proper PPE, and discussing Exposure Control Plan)
Assist with coordination of preventative maintenance for laboratory equipment.
Troubleshoot lab-related issues involving delivering extra tubes, clarification of blood draw order and times, last minute research lab add-ons, and missed labs.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
Flexible Spending options
403B Retirement Package
Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Pet Insurance
On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.