Department:
SOM KC Cancer Center Administration
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KMCRI-Administration
Position Title:
Laboratory Coordinator
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Laboratory Coordinator is responsible for the performance of laboratory activities for the Biospecimen Repository Core Facility (BRCF) for cancer research. This includes performing activities of specimen processing, sample storage, and sample distribution. This also includes overseeing activities related to quality assurance and regulatory standards. The coordinator will interface with investigators regarding samples and sample distribution. This position reports directly to the Laboratory Manager of the BRCF.
The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the region's only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center where patients gain access to the most promising therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials and world class research.
Job Description:
Required Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor's Degree in biology, chemistry, or other science related area. Experience may substitute for degree on a year-for-year basis.
Work Experience :
Experience working with HIPAA guidelines and research regulations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Experience :
Minimum one (1) year of laboratory experience.
Experience with medical terminology.
Oncology experience.
Experience working clinicians, pathology staff and researchers.
Skills :
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Time management skills.
Organizational skills.
Job Duties Outlined:
Perform specimen processing under the direction of the Laboratory Manager. This includes specimens collected for the repository or processed on behalf of other investigators and clinical trials. Specimen processing will be performed in accordance to the appropriate standard operating procedure.
Perform specimen banking under the direction of the Laboratory Manager. This includes specimens banked in long term storage for the repository or on behalf of other investigators. Banking will be performed in accordance to the appropriate standard operating procedure.
Perform sample distribution under the direction of the Laboratory Manager.
Follow quality assurance plan and ensure laboratory processes are performed correctly. This includes daily quality control activities.
Adhere to all laboratory standard operating procedures. Participate in reviewing SOP's for accuracy on an annual basis.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Documents:
Cover Letter & Resume/CV
The University of Kansas Medical Center and The University of Kansas Cancer Center are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment, one that nurtures growth and development for all.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus nine paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Hourly
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$21.97 - $30.76
Minimum
$21.97
Midpoint
$26.37
Maximum
$30.76
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Laboratory-Coordinator_JR005939 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR005939.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu .
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected Veteran status. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
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