University of Kansas Medical Center · 2 months ago
Laboratory Coordinator - Cancer Center
Kansas City, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21.97/hr - $30.76/hr
2+ years expThe University of Kansas Medical Center is a leading institution recognized as a Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Laboratory Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the collection and shipment of oncology clinical trial specimens, managing study supplies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with protocol requirements.
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Responsibilities
Collect, process, and ship biological specimens in accordance with protocol-specific requirements, applying in-depth knowledge of clinical trial procedures and regulatory standards
Obtain, document, process and manage serial specimens (blood and other bodily fluids) obtained from patients participating in clinical trials
Request and ship research related pathology requests for the CTO. Collaborate with Tissue Repository staff and assist with obtaining and shipping tissue specimens based on IATA/DOT Guidelines. Communication with Study Coordinators regarding the status of tissue requests is required
Perform study-specific ECGs and transmit data to appropriate database as listed in the study protocol schedule of events
Reference and maintain a variety of study protocols and central lab manuals
Responsible for Inventory Maintenance of study supplies including, but not limited to, maintaining adequate kit amounts, ensuring the destruction of kits and creation of NTFs, submitting kit supply orders, updating kit inventory spreadsheet, as well as preparing kit orders for Satellite Sites
Coordinate the collection of central study samples and required study assessments in collaboration with nursing, study coordinators, physicians and patients in a timely manner
Perform data entry, if necessary, in both Hospital and Laboratory information systems according to hospital and laboratory policies and procedures, as well as compliance requirements
Ensure all requirements for specimen integrity have been met (positive patient identification, correct specimen collected, proper transport of samples has been employed, etc)
Utilize EMR (Epic) and Outlook lab calendar to set up study lab collections and schedule upcoming couriers
Participate in weekly lab rotation, daily patient assignments and Friday handoff emails
Qualification
Required
2 years of relevant work experience. Education may substitute on a year for year basis
Experience with HIPAA guidelines and research regulations
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or other science related area
One year laboratory experience
Experience with medical terminology
Oncology experience
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Organizational
Time management
Multi-tasking
Attention to detail
Computer skills
Benefits
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance
Health expense accounts with generous employer contributions
Employer-paid life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Various additional voluntary insurance plans
Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire
Ten paid holidays
One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment
Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment
A retirement program with a generous employer contribution
Additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b)
Company
University of Kansas Medical Center
The University of Kansas Medical Center strives to educate exceptional health care professionals.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27MKey Investors
Kauffman FoundationNCATS
2024-11-11Grant
2022-09-21Grant· $27M
Leadership Team
Sean Roberts
Chief Technology Officer
Chris Harper
Chief Information Officer
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