Clinical Research Coordinator Sr. (Biorepository)
Philadelphia, PA - USA
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The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator supports IRB-approved oncology biobank operations within Thomas Jefferson Universitys Biorepository. This role includes obtaining informed patient consent coordination of specimen collection from clinical staff processing specimens for long term storage and accurate data management. The position requires strong communication skills and prior laboratory experience as well as comfort interacting with clinical staff in operating rooms and the pathology department. Importantly this is an operational and compliance-focused role and does not involve conducting any independent research.Job Description
- Development of collection specific documents checklists and workflows.
- Implement collection procedures including obtaining informed consent from patients and procuring biospecimens.
- Process and prepare laboratory samples for long-term storage in accordance with established protocols.
- Enter detailed information regarding specimen collection processing and patient chart review into designated databases.
- Participate in designated after-hours coverage during select nights and weekends to respond to freezer alarms as needed and ensure specimen integrity.
- Coordinate and manage projects supported by the biorepository.
- Trains Clinical Research Coordinators on the proper procedures for conducting project specific collections.
- Assist the Lab Manager with routine laboratory maintenance equipment upkeep and preparation for College of American Pathologists (CAP) inspections including documentation review and audit readiness tasks.
- Prepare interim reports summaries and statistics to support project oversight and compliance.
- Organize maintain and securely store all documentation and data related to biospecimen collection processing and consent.
- Provide clerical and technical support to ensure adherence to biorepository workflows and maintain the accuracy and integrity of all collected information.
- Office 50% Hospital 30% Laboratory 20%
High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years of relevant experience or Bachelors degree/Masters degree and previous experience preferred.
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Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrimary Location Address
1025 Walnut Street Philadelphia Pennsylvania United States of AmericaNationally ranked Jefferson which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65000 people strong dedicated to providing the highest-quality compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrows professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College Jefferson College of Nursing and the Kanbar College of Design Engineering and Commerce dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8300 students. Jefferson Health nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age race color religion creed sexual orientation gender gender identity marital status pregnancy national origin ancestry citizenship military status veteran status handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues including medical (including prescription) supplemental insurance dental vision life and AD&D insurance short- and long-term disability flexible spending accounts retirement plans tuition assistance as well as voluntary benefits which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues including those who work less than part-time(including per diemcolleagues adjunct faculty and Jeff Temps) have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Senior IC
About Company
At Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA, we are helping you to redefine what’s possible with innovative and tailored education opportunities.