RESEARCH SAMPLING COORDINATOR I_Clinical Trials Lab Core

Moffitt Cancer Center•Tampa, FL

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About The Position

RESEARCH SAMPLING COORDINATOR I Moffitt Research Institute is recruiting for a CTLC Research Sampling Coordinator I in the Clinical Trials Laboratory Core in Tampa, FL. Position Highlights: The Research Sampling Coordinator I (RSC I) assumes the responsibility of supporting and performing clinical research sample processing within the Clinical Trials Laboratory Core. The RSC I will normally receive daily instructions for routine work and detailed instructions for new assignments in regards to the preparation, collection and processing of protocol samples. The RSC I will be familiar with and follow established procedures and supported protocols within the lab while under supervision. The RSC I will also routinely perform specimen packaging for shipment under IATA 1.5 requirements for dangerous goods. The role requires the potential for travel between Moffitt campuses or Satellite campus locations to support core services. The Ideal Candidate: Excellent organizational skills Excellent attention to detail Excellent time management skills

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED with 3 years laboratory experience in academic, industry, clinical, research, or veterinary lab is required
Associate's Degree in Biological Science or related field with 1 year laboratory experience in academic, industry, clinical, research, or veterinary lab (OR) Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or related field with no experience
IATA Hazardous Material Shipment Certification (obtainable after employment start)
Human Subjects and Good Clinical Practices training through CITI is required.

Nice To Haves

Research-based experience preferred.
Core-specific licensure and/or certifications required.

Responsibilities

Schedules incoming core service requests.
Prepares protocol specific, visit specific, collection materials and delivers for next day usage to location customers.
Processes routine liquid preparations and also has the potential to support more complex preparations with some degree of supervision.
Prepares shipments of biological samples for external central labs and other vendors that are performing offsite analysis.
Collects, organizes and files protocol specific data on a weekly basis.
Maintains laboratory equipment in a clean and working order including performing instrument standardization and freezer maintenance.
Serves as a resource to members of the Clinical Trials Office when called upon in lab.
Maintains QA program which includes:
Keeps self-current with laboratory trends and techniques, including biosafety and IATA 1.5 diagnostic shipping training and certification.
Follows infection control techniques for preparation, handling, and possible disposal of samples.
95% of the time in a laboratory, in the presence of reagents and dry ice while handling human biological fluids. 5% of the time in location customers around the cancer center, including clinical units, hospital patient floors and wings.