Specimen Collector (temporary, part-time, short term) - Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Unit - Georgetown University Medical Center

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Specimen Collector (temporary, part-time, short term) - Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Unit - Georgetown University Medical Center

Job Overview

The Specimen Collector (temporary, part-time, and up to 20 weeks) for the Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Unit has duties that include but are not limited to:

• Collects and processes patient specimens, and enters data into clinical trial sponsor system, as well as internal software
• Develops an understanding of research processes and how specimen collection fits into those processes
• Documents business requirements of research processes
• Partners with clinical staff to help with the regulatory requirements of specimen collection
• Creates and documents instructions for complex tasks so that others may use as a guideline in the future
• Assists with the creation of user training materials
• Documents specimen collection processes, as needed
• Verifies that recommended solutions align with research requirements
• Develops understanding of specimen collection lifecycle methodologies
• Effectively communicates with customers, internal resources and support teams to ensure objectives are met
• Collaborates with clinical and research resources to identify and develop process improvements
• Participates in cross functional teams to gather clinical and research needs in order to identify effective solutions to the specimen collection process

Work Interactions and Designated Work Mode

Reporting to the Clinical Trial Manager, the Specimen Collector also assists the Clinical Research Coordinator and the Regulatory Specialist by interacting with the clinical trial sponsor; and processes all collections within a timely manner. 

They may interact with clinical trial subjects to plan visits to the collect specimens, and to  schedule the subjects in Google Calendar; work with the Clinical Trial Coordinator and the Financial Administrator to ensure data between Georgetown GMS and clinical trial sponsor match; and escalate issues to the CTM any necessary issues, such as patient concerns, or data discrepancies.

This position has been designated as On Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation .

Requirements and Qualifications  

• High School equivalency or an Associate’s degree required - preference for a Bachelor's degree
• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel; Google Gmail, Calendar, and Drive
• Ability to communicate effectively and have the capacity to interact with a diverse community 
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, work well under pressure, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and use independent judgement and discretion in determining the best course of action
• Experience working in a clinical specimen collection role 
• Strong knowledge and familiarity of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to create and document procedures for training materials
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• General knowledge of clinical research

Preferred qualification

Experience with Workday

Hourly Pay and Hours per week : $18.75 per hour for approximately 16 hours a week

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer  fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website .