Job Description
This role coordinates specimen collection, processing, shipment, storage, management, and communication between clinical research project teams, the clinical lab, the clinical research unit, sponsors, and the research labs.
ResponsibilitiesCollect, track, process, and ship patient specimens for cancer clinical research trials. Specimen types include blood, bone marrow, urine, stool, and tissue biopsies.Coordinate specimen collection, processing, shipment, storage, management, and communication between clinical project teams, the clinical lab, the clinical research unit, sponsors, and the research labs.Manage schedules for sample collection on studies as appropriate.Process samples as required by each protocol.Coordinate transport of samples from the clinic to the research laboratory, or research laboratory to outside laboratory/sponsor.Ship samples per protocol requirements.Communicate within the biospecimen team and with research teams, responding to email queries, keeping track of status updates on patient visits, informing study teams when there are questions or obstacles in sample workflow, and keeping team members updated.Support laboratory and inventory management, including unpacking and accessioning research kits and laboratory supplies, monitoring inventory, recycling expired kits, placing unused research kits back into circulation, keeping laboratory workspaces and storage spaces organized, and maintaining freezers and refrigerators.Perform data management tasks: maintain specimen inventory system(s) to ensure that the status of each sample is known and documented, including entering kit prep and processing data in LabVantage LIMS system, recording sample processing and shipping information in Microsoft Excel, and retrieving research study information from EPIC.Essential SkillsHigh School Diploma with 3+ years of hands-on experience in a related role within a hospital setting.Associates Degree with 1+ years of hands-on experience in a related role within a hospital setting (biospecimen processing, sample processing, phlebotomy, vet tech).BS degree with 0+ years of experience (will consider candidates looking to gain experience before applying to medical school).Experience working in a clinical setting handling biospecimen samples (blood, urine, etc.).Experience in preparing and processing of samples, including packing and shipping.Additional Skills & QualificationsProficiency in LabVantage LIMS system.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.Experience with EPIC data retrieval.Work Environment
The work environment primarily includes working in the Perelman Cancer Center lab. The role also requires going to the hospital, connected by a bridge, to pick up and drop off samples. Occasionally, you may need to visit another lab on campus.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $24.00
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Philadelphia,PA.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 17, 2025.
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