University of Kansas Medical Center · 17 hours ago
Laboratory Coordinator -Cancer Center (BRCF)
Kansas City, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$21.97/hr - $30.76/hr
2+ years expThe University of Kansas Medical Center is the region's only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, providing access to promising therapies and cutting-edge clinical trials. The Laboratory Coordinator is responsible for overseeing laboratory activities related to specimen processing, sample storage, and distribution, ensuring compliance with quality assurance and regulatory standards.
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Responsibilities
Process specimens under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, including those collected for the repository or on behalf of other investigators and clinical trials, in accordance with all applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Perform specimen banking for long-term storage for the repository or other investigators, ensuring compliance with established SOPs
Distribute samples as assigned
Follow the laboratory’s quality assurance plan to ensure accurate execution of laboratory processes, including daily quality control activities
Adhere to all laboratory standard operating procedures. Participate in reviewing SOP’s for accuracy on an annual basis
Qualification
Required
2 years of relevant work experience. Relevant education may substitute on a year for year basis
Resume
Cover Letter
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or other science related area
Experience with HIPAA guidelines and research regulations
Experience with medical terminology
Oncology experience
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Organization
Time management
Multitasking
Attention to detail
Computer skills
Benefits
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan.
Employer-paid life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Various additional voluntary insurance plans are available.
Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.
One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and 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 and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
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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