Research Sampling Coordinator

Position: RESEARCH SAMPLING COORDINATOR I
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A National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center since 2001.

Summary

Moffitt Research Institute is recruiting for a CTLC Research Sampling Coordinator I in the Clinical Trials Laboratory Core in Tampa, FL. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday from 12:00pm to 8:30pm.

Position Highlights:

* The Research Sampling Coordinator I (RSC I) assumes the responsibility of supporting and performing clinical research sample processing within the Clinical Trials Laboratory Core.

* The RSC I will normally receive daily instructions for routine work and detailed instructions for new assignments in regards to the preparation, collection and processing of protocol samples.

* The RSC I will be familiar with and follow established procedures and supported protocols within the lab while under supervision.

* The RSC I will also routinely perform specimen packaging for shipment under IATA 1.5 requirements for dangerous goods.

* The role requires the potential for travel between Moffitt campuses or Satellite campus locations to support core services.

The Ideal Candidate :

* Excellent organizational skills

* Excellent attention to detail

* Excellent time management skills

Responsibilities:

* Schedules incoming core service requests.

* Prepares protocol specific, visit specific, collection materials and delivers for next day usage to location customers.

* Processes routine liquid preparations and also has the potential to support more complex preparations with some degree of supervision.

* Prepares shipments of biological samples for external central labs and other vendors that are performing offsite analysis.

* Collects, organizes and files protocol specific data on a weekly basis.

* Maintains laboratory equipment in a clean and working order including performing instrument standardization and freezer maintenance.

* Serves as a resource to members of the Clinical Trials Office when called upon in lab.

* Maintains QA program which includes:

* Keeps self-current with laboratory trends and techniques, including biosafety and IATA 1.5 diagnostic shipping training and certification.

* Follows infection control techniques for preparation, handling, and possible disposal of samples.

* 95% of the time in a laboratory, in the presence of reagents and dry ice while handling human biological fluids. 5% of the time in location customers around the cancer center, including clinical units, hospital patient floors and wings.

Credentials and

Qualifications:

* High School Diploma or GED with 3 years laboratory experience in academic, industry, clinical, research, or veterinary lab is required

* Associate's Degree in Biological Science or related field with 1 year laboratory experience in academic, industry, clinical, research, or veterinary lab (OR) Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or related field with no experience

* IATA Hazardous Material Shipment Certification (obtainable after employment start)

* Research-based experience preferred.

* Core-specific licensure and/or certifications are preferred.

* Human Subjects and Good Clinical Practices training through CITI is preferred.

Moffitt Team Members are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Parental Leave and more. Tampa is a thriving metropolitan city, which has become a hub for ground-breaking research, welcoming individuals from around the globe. This diverse city is engulfed with rich culture, year-round activities, amazing cuisine and so much more. We strive for work/life balance.

If you have the vision, passion, and dedication to contribute to our mission,

then we have a place for you.

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