Research Assistant - Cancer Center, BRCF

Department

SOM KC Cancer Center Administration

KMCRI-Administration

Position Title

Research Assistant - Cancer Center, BRCF

Job Family Group

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary

The Research Assistant will collect, abstract, review, document, and monitor data related to patient specimen collections for the Biospecimen Repository Core Facility (BRCF) and The University of Kansas Cancer Center. This includes patient demographics, inventory forms, health history questionnaires as well as hospital chart review.

The BioBank at The University of Kansas Cancer Center supports cancer research by serving as a bank for human tissues and fluids, called biospecimens. Biospecimens are small amounts of blood, urine or tissue used for medical research. Researchers use biospecimens and medical information from participants to study how genes, lifestyle and our environment may lead to cancer. The BioBank serves as a valuable resource for researchers at The University of Kansas Cancer Center and potentially around the world.

The University of Kansas Cancer Center (KUCC) is the region's only National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center where patients gain access to the most promising therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials and world class research.

Job Description

Job Duties:

• Responsible for all aspects of the data management of the BRCF, including clinical annotation of samples, identifying samples to be distributed to researchers, and the tracking of samples (banked and distributed).
• Work closely with all lab staff to reconcile any collection data errors in the inventory database.
• Support research coordinators with clinical data entry for external biospecimen protocols.
• Maintain accurate files for all participants registered with the BRCF. This will include electronic and paper files.
• Ongoing collaboration with clinicians, principal investigators, and protocol staff. This includes but is not limited to daily emails and conversations, usage of shared calendars, and monthly departmental staff meetings.
• Responsible for completion and maintenance of training in Human Subject Protection, HIPAA, and the informed consent process. Responsible for following all Human Subject Committee requirements and recommendations.
• As needed, will consent patients for studies at main campus or at the Westwood location.
  
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

• 4 years of relevant work experience. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Experience with clinical data entry and medical terminology.
• Experience with databases and spreadsheet software.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Experience writing queries and pulling data.
• Experience working in a lab and research processes.
• Experience with electronic medical records.
  
  

Skills

• Proficiency in computer skills and clinical data entry.
• Communication.
• Interpersonal.
• Organization.
• Attention to detail.
• Multi-tasking.
  
  

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
  
  

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 ten 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

$22.88 - $33.17

Minimum

$22.88

Midpoint

$28.03

Maximum

$33.17