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The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator supports IRB-approved oncology biobank operations within Thomas Jefferson University's 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 blood and tissue to prepare 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%
• Basic lab skills required including proficient use of micropipettes, pipette aid, and centrifuge.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Self-driven to complete tasks and maintain quality of biobanks and translational studies with minor supervision.
• Ability to work on a unique and changing schedule, and to be consistently dependable.
• Strong desire to learn and think critically.
• Ability to prioritize without deadlines.
• Ability to multitask under pressure.
• Good communication by email, phone, text, etc.
• Ability to work independently but also as a team player in different environments including with fellow coordinators, research groups, office setting, etc.
• Ability to be on feet and walk for hours in a day.

Requirements:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree in biology or related field with at least 1 year of relevant experience (preferred)

NOTE: This is a non-traditional clinical research role focused on biorepository operations, biospecimen collection, processing, storage, and data management. This position does not involve direct patient care, patient-facing clinical trial coordination, study recruitment, or management of therapeutic clinical trials. Candidates with laboratory, translational research, biobanking, biospecimen processing, and research operations experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University
Primary Location Address
1025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally 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 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's 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 8,300 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 diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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