Biospecimen Coordinator: Tissue Handling for Research

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Biospecimen Coordinator at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston performs tissue handling for CCG research projects, collecting tissue samples from clinical sites across DFCI and Brigham and Women’s Hospital and coordinating CSIR biopsy collections.

They prepare samples for shipment, enter data to maintain records, and collaborate with study teams to ensure efficient and accurate tissue collections while upholding high biospecimen standards.

Responsibilities

• Collects and allocates tissue samples for CCG from clinical sites across DFCI and BWH
• Responsible for all DFCI research biopsy collections in CSIR
• Works with study teams across Dana-Farber and CSIR to ensure research biopsies are collected efficiently and appropriately
• Prepares samples for shipment
• Enters and maintains data to ensure accurate records of all specimens
• Communicates with study and clinical teams across DFCI and BWH to ensure accurate research tissue collections
• Ensures proper handling of all specimens

Job description

The Biospecimen Coordinator at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston performs tissue handling for CCG research projects, collecting tissue samples from clinical sites across DFCI and Brigham and Women’s Hospital and coordinating CSIR biopsy collections.

They prepare samples for shipment, enter data to maintain records, and collaborate with study teams to ensure efficient and accurate tissue collections while upholding high biospecimen standards.