Clinical Research Biopsy Coordinator
Clinical Research Biopsy Coordinator
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:The Clinical Research Biopsy Coordinator II (Biopsy CRC) works closely with the clinical research study teams to coordinate and process biopsy specimens for clinical research subjects. The primary role of this position is to assume the responsibility for coordination of the scheduling of tissue procurement within the various clinical trial timelines and ensure that the tissue procurement and processing is carried out per clinical trial laboratory manual specifications. Additional major responsibilities include assisting with sample management including receipt local transport and packaging for shipment and quality assurance functions
Qualifications
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Biopsy CRC reports directly to the Clinical Research Manager for overall job performance. For day-to-day responsibilities they work directly with the disease-based clinical research study team.
The following job duties will be performed independently:
- Have comprehensive knowledge of all assigned protocols
- Utilize protocol specific flow charts intake sheets and other tools as needed to ensure protocol compliance and proper data acquisition as provided by various study teams
- Coordinate and communicate biopsy appointments with physicians nurses and all test areas in a timely manner
- Coordinate obtain process and ship (e.g. utilization of specific packaging and ensuring proper handling and shipping of samples) all protocol required tissue samples
- Maintain accurate patient research files and records of sample procurement
- Coordinate location of specific study supplies with study team and utilizes study specific supplies as required
- Assist primary CRA of each study with data management tasks as needed
- Assist with the quality assurance review of biopsy/tissue data
- May assist with or perform any other tasks related to biopsy collections for Cancer Center Investigator tissue procurement projects.
- May participate in phone contact with study participants as delegated by Research Nurses
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Analytical skills and ability to resolve problems
- Working knowledge of medical terminology
- Working knowledge of various computer applications in order to maintain accurate databases as necessary
- Ability to correctly perform tissue handling tasks described in written instructions and Standard Operating Procedures
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
LICENSES CERTIFICATIONS and/or REGISTRATIONS (if applicable):
- None
EDUCATION:
- BA/BS degree required
EXPERIENCE:
- No experience required
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (if applicable):
- May assist with orientation and training of new staff
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY (if applicable):
- None
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Duties will be performed in an ambulatory office infusion unit setting and interventional radiology procedure areas .
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
