Tissue Coordination Specialist, Molecular Pathology

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine's Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania seeks a Full-Time Tissue Coordinator to evaluate, procure, process and distribute biopsy samples for molecular pathology and genomic testing.

You will collaborate with oncologists and pathologists to select archival tissue and coordinate with in-network and outside hospitals to obtain material promptly.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in biological, clinical or life sciences or equivalent experience is required.
• Option 1: BA/BS with 60 semester hours including chemistry and biology, or equivalent.
• 2 years' experience in tissue banking or coordinating genomic testing in hospital or reference labs.
• Strong customer service skills are preferred.
• Prior experience with Laboratory Information Systems/Penn Chart is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with physician practices to identify new patients and obtain reports/blocks/slides.
• Assist in day-to-day tissue retrieval, electronic order entry, procurement, shipping, and submission for testing.
• Retrieve and submit appropriate human tissue for clinical diagnosis, molecular pathology, and/or trials.
• Process samples timely following SOPs and established workflows.
• Collaborate with pathologists to expedite case review and ensure reports are available to ordering providers.
• Communicate delays or issues to stakeholders and minimize pre-analytical delays.
• Meet deadlines and uphold Penn Medicine mission and values.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science in biological, clinical or life sciences

Bachelor of Science with required science coursework (as per equivalence)

2 years of tissue banking or genomic testing coordination experience

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems / Penn Chart

Job description

Penn Medicine's Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania seeks a Full-Time Tissue Coordinator to evaluate, procure, process and distribute biopsy samples for molecular pathology and genomic testing.

You will collaborate with oncologists and pathologists to select archival tissue and coordinate with in-network and outside hospitals to obtain material promptly.