Research Sampling Coordinator I_Clinical Trials Laboratory Core

RESEARCH SAMPLING COORDINATOR I

Moffitt Research Institute is recruiting for a CTLC Research Sampling Coordinator I in the Clinical Trials Laboratory Core in Tampa, FL.

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 required.
• Human Subjects and Good Clinical Practices training through CITI is required.