Laboratory Coordinator - (Correlative Lab) Cancer Center
About The Position
The Laboratory Coordinator works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, research staff, and hospital staff to coordinate collection and shipment of oncology clinical-trial specimens according to protocol requirements. The role handles central-lab specimens required by sponsors and protocols, maintains study supplies, participates in study start-up coordination, and assists with monitor visits and other duties assigned by management. The position supports both the Bioanalytical and Correlative Labs, including handling theranostic (hot) samples. It is 100% onsite at the Westwood facility, with occasional travel to the Clinical Research Center, Indian Creek Campus, and The University of Kansas Health System Hospital for meetings, kit drop-offs, and specimen transport.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of relevant work experience; education may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
- Experience with HIPAA guidelines and research regulations.
- Communication, interpersonal, organization, time-management, multitasking, attention-to-detail, and computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or another science-related area.
- One year of laboratory experience.
- Experience with medical terminology.
- Oncology experience.
Responsibilities
- Obtain, document, process, and manage serial blood and other bodily-fluid specimens from clinical-trial participants.
- Request and ship research-related pathology materials for the CTO; collaborate with Tissue Repository staff to obtain and ship tissue specimens according to IATA/DOT guidelines, and communicate request status to Study Coordinators.
- Perform study-specific ECGs and transmit data to the appropriate database according to the study protocol schedule of events.
- Reference and maintain study protocols and central-lab manuals.
- Maintain study-supply inventory, including kit quantities, kit destruction and NTF creation, supply orders, inventory spreadsheet updates, and preparation of kit orders for Satellite Sites.
- Coordinate collection of central study samples and required assessments with nursing staff, Study Coordinators, physicians, and patients.
- Enter data in hospital and laboratory information systems as needed, following applicable policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
- Ensure specimen-integrity requirements are met, including positive patient identification, correct specimen collection, and proper transport.
- Use Epic and the Outlook lab calendar to arrange study lab collections and schedule couriers.
- Participate in weekly lab rotation, daily patient assignments, and Friday handoff emails.
- Support the Bioanalytical and Correlative Labs in handling theranostic (hot) samples.
- Assist with study start-up requirements and monitor visits, and perform other duties assigned by management.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage beginning on day one.
- Health expense accounts with generous employer contributions for employees participating in a qualifying health plan.
- Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
- Additional voluntary insurance plans.
- Paid vacation and sick time accruing upon hire.
- Ten paid holidays.
- One paid discretionary day after six months of employment.
- Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave after 12 months of employment.
- Retirement program with a generous employer contribution.
- Additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
