Laboratory Coordinator - (Correlative Lab) Cancer Center

University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Medical Center Cancer Center is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator to support oncology trials by coordinating specimen collection and shipment per protocol. Work closely with clinical staff to ensure sample integrity and timely processing.

Based onsite at the Westwood facility, you will manage study supplies, coordinate courier logistics, and perform data entry in hospital systems while collaborating with nurses, coordinators and physicians.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant work experience; education may substitute on a year for year basis.
• Experience with HIPAA guidelines and research regulations.
• Oncology experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, document, process and manage serial specimens (blood and other bodily fluids) obtained from patients participating in clinical trials.
• Request and ship research related pathology requests for the CTO. Collaborate with Tissue Repository staff and assist with obtaining and shipping tissue specimens based on IATA/DOT Guidelines.
• Perform study-specific ECGs and transmit data to appropriate database as listed in the study protocol schedule of events.
• Reference and maintain a variety of study protocols and central lab manuals.
• Responsible for Inventory Maintenance of study supplies including, but not limited to, maintaining adequate kit amounts, ensuring the destruction of kits and creation of NTFs, submitting kit supply orders, updating kit inventory spreadsheet, as well as preparing kit orders for Satellite Sites.
• Coordinate the collection of central study samples and required study assessments in collaboration with nursing, study coordinators, physicians and patients in a timely manner.
• Perform data entry, if necessary, in both Hospital and Laboratory information systems according to hospital and laboratory policies and procedures, as well as compliance requirements.
• Ensure all requirements for specimen integrity have been met (positive patient identification, correct specimen collected, proper transport of samples has been employed, etc).
• Utilize EMR (Epic) and Outlook lab calendar to set up study lab collections and schedule upcoming couriers.
• Participate in weekly lab rotation, daily patient assignments and Friday handoff emails.
• This role will work across both the Bioanalytical and Correlative Labs to support handling of theranostic (hot) samples.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Organization

Time management

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/chemistry or related science

Tools

Epic EMR

Outlook

Job description

Position Title

Laboratory Coordinator - (Correlative Lab) Cancer Center

Department

SOM KC Cancer Center Clinical Trials
Clinical Research

Job Family Group

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary

The Laboratory Coordinator is responsible for working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, research and hospital staff to coordinate the collection and shipment of oncology clinical trial study specimens per protocol requirements. This includes all central lab specimens the sponsor requires outlined in the protocol and lab manual. Additional responsibilities include managing adequate study supplies, involvement in coordination of study start-up requirements, assisting with monitor visits and other duties that may be assigned by management.
The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the region, 1 of only 57 in the nation to receive this distinction. Patients gain access to the most promising therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials and world class research.

Job Duties Outlined:

• Obtain, document, process and manage serial specimens (blood and other bodily fluids) obtained from patients participating in clinical trials.
• Request and ship research related pathology requests for the CTO. Collaborate with Tissue Repository staff and assist with obtaining and shipping tissue specimens based on IATA/DOT Guidelines. Communicate with Study Coordinators regarding the status of tissue requests.
• Perform study-specific ECGs and transmit data to appropriate database as listed in the study protocol schedule of events.
• Reference and maintain a variety of study protocols and central lab manuals.
• Responsible for Inventory Maintenance of study supplies including, but not limited to, maintaining adequate kit amounts, ensuring the destruction of kits and creation of NTFs, submitting kit supply orders, updating kit inventory spreadsheet, as well as preparing kit orders for Satellite Sites.
• Coordinate the collection of central study samples and required study assessments in collaboration with nursing, study coordinators, physicians and patients in a timely manner.
• Perform data entry, if necessary, in both Hospital and Laboratory information systems according to hospital and laboratory policies and procedures, as well as compliance requirements.
• Ensure all requirements for specimen integrity have been met (positive patient identification, correct specimen collected, proper transport of samples has been employed, etc).
• Utilize EMR (Epic) and Outlook lab calendar to set up study lab collections and schedule upcoming couriers.
• Participate in weekly lab rotation, daily patient assignments and Friday handoff emails.
• This role will work across both the Bioanalytical and Correlative Labs to support handling of theranostic (hot) samples.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

• This position will be 100% onsite.
• The position will be based at our Westwood facility and will occasionally travel between our Clinical Research Center, Indian Creek Campus and The University of Kansas Health System Hospital for meetings, kit drop off and transport of study specimens.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

• 2 years of relevant work experience. Education may substitute on a year for year basis.
• Experience with HIPAA guidelines and research regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry or other science related area. Work Experience:

• One year laboratory experience.
• Experience with medical terminology.
• Oncology experience.

Skills

• Communication.
• Interpersonal.
• Organization.
• Time management.
• Multi-tasking.
• Attention to detail.
• Computer skills.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Rate Type

Hourly

Compensation Statement

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range

$22.26 - $31.15

Minimum

$22.26

Midpoint

$26.73

Maximum

$31.15