Research Sampling Coordinator

CO2000 H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL is seeking a CTLC Research Sampling Coordinator I to support and perform clinical research sample processing within the Clinical Trials Laboratory Core. This full-time role runs Monday–Friday from 10:30am to 7:00pm and may require travel between campuses.

The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong time management. Responsibilities include scheduling requests, preparing materials, processing routine liquid

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 3 years laboratory experience required.
• Associate's Degree with 1 year laboratory experience or Bachelor's with no experience required.
• IATA Hazardous Material Shipment Certification obtainable after employment start.

Responsibilities

• Schedules incoming core service requests.
• Prepares protocol specific, visit specific, collection materials and delivers for next day usage to location customers.
• Processes routine liquid preparations and may support more complex ones with supervision.
• Prepares shipments of biological samples for external central labs and other vendors.
• Collects, organizes and files protocol specific data weekly.
• Maintains laboratory equipment in clean working order and performs standardization.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED with 3 years laboratory experience

Associate's Degree in Biological Science or related field with 1 year laboratory experience

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or related field with no experience

Tools

IATA Hazardous Material Shipment Certification

Job description

About Moffitt

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.

Summary

Moffitt Research Institute is recruiting for a CTLC Research Sampling Coordinator I in the Clinical Trials Laboratory Core in Tampa, FL. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday from 10:30am to 7:00pm.

Position Highlights

• The Research Sampling Coordinator I (RSC I) assumes the responsibility of supporting and performing clinical research sample processing within the Clinical Trials Laboratory Core.
• The RSC I will normally receive daily instructions for routine work and detailed instructions for new assignments in regards to the preparation, collection and processing of protocol samples.
• The RSC I will be familiar with and follow established procedures and supported protocols within the lab while under supervision.
• The RSC I will also routinely perform specimen packaging for shipment under IATA 1.5 requirements for dangerous goods.
• The role requires the potential for travel between Moffitt campuses or Satellite campus locations to support core services.

The Ideal Candidate

• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills

Responsibilities

• Schedules incoming core service requests.
• Prepares protocol specific, visit specific, collection materials and delivers for next day usage to location customers.
• Processes routine liquid preparations and also has the potential to support more complex preparations with some degree of supervision.
• Prepares shipments of biological samples for external central labs and other vendors that are performing offsite analysis.
• Collects, organizes and files protocol specific data on a weekly basis.
• Maintains laboratory equipment in a clean and working order including performing instrument standardization and freezer maintenance.
• Serves as a resource to members of the Clinical Trials Office when called upon in lab.
• Maintains QA program which includes:
• Keeps self-current with laboratory trends and techniques, including biosafety and IATA 1.5 diagnostic shipping training and certification.
• Follows infection control techniques for preparation, handling, and possible disposal of samples.
• 95% of the time in a laboratory, in the presence of reagents and dry ice while handling human biological fluids.
• 5% of the time in location customers around the cancer center, including clinical units, hospital patient floors and wings.

Credentials and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 3 years laboratory experience in academic, industry, clinical, research, or veterinary lab is required
• Associate's Degree in Biological Science or related field with 1 year laboratory experience in academic, industry, clinical, research, or veterinary lab (OR) Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or related field with no experience
• IATA Hazardous Material Shipment Certification (obtainable after employment start)
• Research-based experience preferred.
• Core-specific licensure and/or certifications are preferred.
• Human Subjects and Good Clinical Practices training through CITI is preferred.

Benefits

• Moffitt Team Members are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Parental Leave and more.

Location

Tampa

Salary Range

Salary Range $18.64 - $28.53 Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions. We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

Additional Information

Tampa is a thriving metropolitan city, which has become a hub for ground-breaking research, welcoming individuals from around the globe. This diverse city is engulfed with rich culture, year-round activities, amazing cuisine and so much more. We strive for work/life balance. If you have the vision, passion, and dedication to contribute to our mission, then we have a place for you.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

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Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.