Biorepository Research Coordinator II

About The Job

A Brief Overview

What You Will Do

• Pre-screens potential research participants to determine their initial eligibility and interest in specimen collection(s).
• Adheres to important guidelines to protect the privacy of the patients.
• Screens, recruits, and enrolls research participants.
• Explains the informed consent process and the study to the research participant (e.g., purpose, duration, risks, benefits) and obtain all required signatures.
• Determines potential donors for biospecimen collection based on surgery schedules and reviews patient's health records to ensure they meet inclusion criteria for collection based on the protocol.
• Maintains study source documents (e.g., surgical and pathology reports, medical history); accurately completes and maintains case report forms.
• Addresses all queries and clarification. Documents written and verbal communication with study contacts (e.g., research participant, sponsor, pathology).
• Completes and submits case report forms within established timelines.
• Maintains current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training regarding Bloodborne Pathogens. Maintains International Air and Transportation Association (IATA) training for routine packaging, labeling, and transporting of biological materials.
• Biospecimen Acquisition, Delivery, and Processing: Works closely with surgical team and surgical pathology to obtain biospecimens from consented donors as required by the protocol. Communicates with Biorepository Clinical Program Manager(s) to ensure that biospecimens meet the collection criteria and ensures specimens are handled according to best practices and policies and procedures.
• Ensures proper collection, processing, and shipment of biospecimens (e.g., centrifuge, freezing, refrigeration).
• Handles hazardous materials to maintain proper temperature during shipping such as gel packs, dry ice, and liquid nitrogen.
• Works closely with Biorepository Clinical Program Manager and acts as a liaison with research participants, investigators, sponsors, and healthcare professionals.
• Ensures all research participant encounters are updated as appropriate and within one business day in the clinical trial management system (CTMS).
• Works effectively with multidisciplinary, ancillary, and inter-professional research team.
• Possesses a basic understanding of Good Clinical Practices (GCP) provided by the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree Required
• 2 years of progressively more responsible job related experience in research Required
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient computer software and database skills. (Medium proficiency)