Lab Services Coordinator - Clinical Trials Processing Lab

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Lab Services Coordinator to support the Clinical Trials Processing Lab (CTPL) as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will prepare labels, process, store and ship specimens, while maintaining compliance with FDA, IRB and SOPs.

Responsibilities include creating sample libraries, data entry, inventory control, and coordination with outside labs and clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or health-related fields.
• 1 year of relevant experience required; 2–4 years preferred.
• Knowledge of lab principles, equipment and safety standards; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist with CTPL activities including preparing labels and labeling tubes for specimen collection, processing, storage and shipping.
• Construct sample libraries of blood, bone marrow, plasma, serum, urine, saliva and tissue.
• Assist with data management, inventory control and QC of specimens.
• Use prescribed lab methods and automate equipment; maintain maintenance records.
• Prepare supplies for specimen collection and handle time-sensitive samples for PK/PD and safety labs.
• Manage sample and kit inventory via electronic database; complete requisition forms and audit records.
• Communicate with outside labs and clinical staff; resolve testing/collection issues.
• Participate in data entry, QC, audits and FDA inspections; maintain SOP compliance.

Skills

Data entry

Communication skills

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)

Lab safety

Aseptic techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or Health-related Sciences

Tools

Laboratory instruments and automated equipment

Job description

Position Summary

Lab Services Coordinator supports all activities of the Clinical Trials Processing Lab by functioning as an integral part of a team in a multi-disciplinary lab and providing services to investigators across the OSUWMC and outside of The Ohio State University.

Responsibilities

• Assists with all activities of the CTPL including preparing labels and labeling tubes for clinical trial specimen collection, specimen processing, storage, and shipping in compliance with all applicable regulations and institutional policies
• Constructs sample libraries of many sample types including, but not limited to, blood, bone marrow, plasma, serum, urine, saliva and paraffin embedded tissue
• Assists with data management, inventory control and quality control of human biological specimens
• Uses prescribed laboratory methods, instruments and automated equipment; maintain laboratory maintenance records
• Prepares necessary supplies for specimen collection
• Receives, processes and distributes specimens, including time-sensitive patient samples for pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and other correlative markers as well as safety labs
• Manages sample and kit inventory via electronic database
• Completes laboratory test requisition forms and maintain samples records for audit purposes
• Communicates with outside reference labs regarding patient testing, handle inquiries and resolve any testing and/or specimen collection issues
• Interacts with clinical research protocol and hospital clinical staff
• Participates in data entry and management, quality control, audits and FDA inspections, continuous quality improvement and inventory management of clinical trial specimens, trial and laboratory supplies
• Ensures compliance with FDA and IRB regulations as well as internal clinical research SOPs, policies and procedures
• Maintains all GCP, IATA, EHS and sponsor-required trainings and certifications

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health related Sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience. 1 year of relevant experience required. 2 - 4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Good working knowledge of laboratory principles, equipment and safety standards required; must be able to effectively communicate face to face and in writing with clinical staff and outside collaborators; experience processing tissue, blood, urine, and bone marrow samples, handling bio-hazardous materials and aseptic techniques preferred; data collection and data entry experience required; knowledge of tissue procurement techniques and anatomic pathology desired; knowledge of medical terminology preferred; demonstrates the initiative and ability to provide useful feedback in a professional manner; knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Outlook and Excel required.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.