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Job Summary
Responsibilities
60% Biospecimen Processing, Storage and Distribution
Participates in the processes various types of biofluid specimens including blood, plasma, serum, peripheral blood monocyte (PBMC) isolation, urine, and saliva.
Registration, storage and retrieval of biospecimens in the freezer farm.
35% Biobanking protocol development, approval and communications
Oversee the lab’s lymphocyte DNA isolation operation.
Trains new staff on the performance of biospecimens processing.
Oversees the labs supplies and is responsible for ordering.
Assist the Technical Director of Biobanking in working with researchers to develop biofluid banking protocols.
Assist the Technical Director in coordinating, scheduling and running biobanking meetings for all new and existing protocols (track, edit and update HTRC Service Applications).
5% Other functions
Assist in LabVantage laboratory information management (LIM) system monitoring and maintenance and billing activities as needed.
Other duties as determined by the Scientific Director.
Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project. With a moderate level of direction, manages lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan.
Takes responsibility for the following laboratory duties: recognizing abnormal results and varying conditions or procedures to correct problems; setting up and performing experiments. Analyze the meaning, significance, causes, and effects of the subject.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.---
Work Experience:
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
Wet lab experience.
Preferred Competencies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
Exceptional responsibility and attentiveness to detail.
Mature, reliable, and professional demeanor.
Ability to interact effectively with a variety of health care professionals, including faculty investigators, research managers, nursing and technical support staff.
Familiarity with Windows-based operating systems and common software programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Web-based applications.
Working Conditions
Lab environment.
Light lifting and bending.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
FLSA Status
Pay Frequency
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Benefits Eligible
Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Posting Statement
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