Tumour Bank Operations Coordinator

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Canada is seeking a Tumour Bank Coordinator to manage daily operations of the Ontario Tumour Bank program. The ideal candidate is an experienced Pathologists’ Assistant with strong skills in tissue handling and data collection. Responsibilities include coordinating tissue processing, overseeing lab operations, and maintaining high standards of research conduct. Candidates must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently while ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with ethical standards.

Benefits

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years recent related experience in a clinical setting or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience with hospital EMR, databases, and MS Windows environment.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the job.

Responsibilities

• Manages the tissue collection, processing, and storage processes.
• Performs a gross assessment of tissue and dissects organ to assess tumour location and size.
• Completes Pathology case report forms (CRFs) within OICR LabVantage database.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Leadership and team building skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Pathologists’ Assistant

Certified Pathologists’ Assistant

Tools

OICR LabVantage database

EMR (EPIC)

Job description

A healthcare institution in Canada is seeking a Tumour Bank Coordinator to manage daily operations of the Ontario Tumour Bank program. The ideal candidate is an experienced Pathologists’ Assistant with strong skills in tissue handling and data collection. Responsibilities include coordinating tissue processing, overseeing lab operations, and maintaining high standards of research conduct. Candidates must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently while ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with ethical standards.