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The following are a Tissue Coordinator main responsibilities:
1. Perform brain dissections during regular hours and off-hours
2. Prepare tissue samples for distribution to investigators, interacting with them as needed to ensure that the samples match their request. Coordinating with other NeuroBioBank tissue repositories to fulfill criteria of requested cohort.
3. Work with other Tissue Coordinators to maintain an accurate tissue inventory, tracking and storage maintenance of the frozen and fixed tissue inventory
4. Arrange for the annual preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment. Responsible for keeping the lab equipment clean and running optimally, upgrading equipment as needed, ordering supplies, and keeping the laboratory clean, neat, and orderly.
5. Responsible for keeping track of the laboratory’s production, and provide laboratory statistics for monthly departmental staff meetings, progress reports, and grant applications/renewals.
6. Participate in conducting visits to the HBTRC laboratories.
7. Off-hours brain donation coordination (remotely - carry HBTRC ‘on call’ phone and perform all procedures necessary to arrange for brain donation
8. Contribute to preparation and updates of standard operating procedures (SOPs) relevant to their responsibilities
9. All other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Experience with histology, neuropathology and, particularly, neuroanatomy is strongly preferred for this position.
· Must be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel. Must demonstrate attention to details and accuracy in data entry
· The candidate must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision.
· Must have exceptional interpersonal skills and work well within a team
· Requires basic understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality and IT security. Must possess integrity to maintain confidentiality and respect for subjects’ right and individual need
· Experience with the medical environment, knowledge of clinical terms particularly related to psychiatry, neurology and pharmacology, experience related to clinical record use are strongly preferred.
· All McLean team members are expected to consistently demonstrate our values of integrity, compassion, respect, diversity, teamwork, excellence and innovation in their work activities and interactions.
Job Summary
SummaryWorking under the supervision of a Senior Research Assistant, Manager or Principal Investigator and following established policies and procedures, provides assistance on research studies.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
-Monitor budget.
-Participate in budget/grant preparation.
-Training and orienting plus functions as a lead in a research setting or lab manager in a smaller lab.
-Instructs others in highly specialized techniques.
-Assists in the coordination of lab activities.
-Orients and trains new personnel.
-Independently performs non-routine highly specialized experimental procedures.
-Participates in design and modification of research protocols.
-Composes and may present sections of research reports and manuscripts.
-Performs advanced data analysis using advanced statistical techniques.
-Coordinates lab activities, as infection control, radiation safety, and other required training.
-Supervises staff – responsible for hire, fire, performance evaluation and disciplinary action for staff.
-Coordinates scheduling of procedures.
-Undertakes quality assurance of research techniques.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Directly related, progressively responsible experience 3-5 years required Supervisory experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must have sound interpersonal skills and the ability to supervise others.
- Must possess initiative and the ability to work independently.
- Ability to identify problems and develop solutions.
- Must have a broad knowledge of scientific principles, biological structures, and laboratory techniques.
- Must possess strong analytical skills.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$25.89 - $36.41/Hourly
Grade
MRA502
EEO Statement:
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