Lab Services Coordinator - Clinical Trials Processing Lab
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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.
Clinical Laboratories - Lab Services - Individual Contributor - Specialized - S2 Experienced
Location:James Cancer Hospital (0375)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences, Health related Sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 1 year of relevant experience
- 2-4 years of relevant experience
- Working knowledge of laboratory principles, equipment and safety standards
- Effective face-to-face and written communication with clinical staff and outside collaborators
- Experience processing tissue, blood, urine, and bone marrow samples; handling bio-hazardous materials and aseptic techniques
- Data collection and data entry experience
- Knowledge of tissue procurement techniques and anatomic pathology
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to provide useful feedback professionally
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Outlook and Excel
- Maintains GCP, IATA, EHS and sponsor-required trainings and certifications
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