Laboratory Coordinator - Cancer Center

Department:
SOM KC Cancer Center Clinical Trials

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Clinical Research
Position Title:
Laboratory Coordinator - Cancer Center
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Laboratory Coordinator is responsible for working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, research and hospital staff to coordinate the collection and shipment of oncology clinical trial study specimens per protocol requirements. This includes all central lab specimens the sponsor requires outlined in the protocol and lab manual. Additional responsibilities include managing adequate study supplies, involvement in coordination of study start-up requirements, assisting with monitor visits and other duties that may be assigned by management.
The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the region's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center where patients gain access to the most promising therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials and world class research.
Job Description:

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry or other science related area. A combination of education and relevant experience may substitute for degree on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

• One year laboratory experience.

• Oncology experience.

• Previous work experience interacting with colleagues and various departments.

Skills:

• Basic proficiency in computer skills.

• Interpersonal and communication skills

• Time management skills; organizational skills, detail oriented, and multi-tasking skills

• Work independently and as a part of a team.

• Familiarity with medical terminology.

Job Duties Outlined:

• Possess an in-depth knowledge of specimen collection, processing, and shipping requirements for protocols within the Clinical Trials Office. Accurately obtain, document, process and manage serial specimens (blood and other bodily fluids) obtained from patients participating in clinical trials.

• Responsible for requesting and shipping research related pathology requests for the CTO. Collaborates with Tissue Repository staff and assists 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.

• Occasionally travel between the Clinical Research Center, Westwood Facility, Indian Creek Campus and The University of Kansas Health System Hospital for meetings, kit drop off and transport of study specimens.

• Ability to accurately 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.  

• Coordinates the collection of central study samples and required study assessments in collaboration with nursing, study coordinators, physicians and patients in a timely manner.

• Accurately 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.

• Demonstrate timely email response and query resolution.

• Comply with HIPAA guidelines and research regulations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

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, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus nine 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. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Hourly

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. 

Pay Range:
$21.97 - $30.76

Minimum

$21.97

Midpoint

$26.37

Maximum

$30.76