Clinical Research Biopsy Coordinator

About the role

The Clinical Research Biopsy Coordinator I (Biopsy CRC) works closely with the clinical research study teams to coordinate and process biopsy specimens for clinical research subjects. This role supports both academic medical centers of BWH and MGH and requires on-site presence at either location depending on need.

Responsibilities

• Utilize protocol specific flow charts, intake sheets and other tools 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 (utilizing 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.
• Cook up and ship biopsy samples to the appropriate labs.
• Coordinate location of specific study supplies with study team and utilize study specific supplies as required.
• Aid the 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.

Requirements

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes

• Licenses and Credentials: None
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required. Some relevant research project work is preferred with 0-1 year of experience.
• Supervisory Responsibility: May assist with orientation and training of new staff.
• Fiscal Responsibility: None

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

• 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.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required. Some relevant research project work is preferred with 0-1 year of experience.
• Experience: Some relevant research project work is preferred with 0-1 year of experience.
• Supervisory Responsibility: May assist with orientation and training of new staff.
• Fiscal Responsibility: None

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%)
• Squatting: 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%)