University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Salary
$47,313 / YEAR
The Biospecimen Coordinator manages the collection, distribution, and repository of biospecimens for translational research projects. Responsibilities include overseeing patient enrollment, maintaining project databases, and ensuring regulatory compliance with the IRB.
A Bachelor of Science degree is required, along with 1 to 2 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates must be able to handle clinical coordination and regulatory documentation.
Summary The Tara Miller Melanoma Center (TMMC) within Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center unites research, education, outreach, and patient care programs to drive advances in melanoma and other skin cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. The mission of the TMMC is to lead the way in understanding and treating melanoma. From basic science discoveries to new treatments that improve outcomes for patients with melanoma. We will accomplish this mission through innovative multidisciplinary research, compassionate clinical care, and comprehensive education and outreach. The Biospecimen Coordinator will play an integral role in the TMMC’s research program. The incumbent will be responsible for the coordination of biospecimens for several translational research projects and our biospecimen repository. This position will report to the Administrative Director of the TMMC and will work closely with the research team. Responsibilities include overseeing patient accrual and enrollment, managing biospecimen collections, maintaining ongoing projects, and assisting with regulatory & compliance activities.
Job Responsibilities Patient Accrual & Enrollment screen provider’s clinic schedules for new study participants, verify eligibility, and circulate emails to providers for potential study participants to consent conduct informed consent enroll patients into PennChart and PennCRMS database assist with screenin patients for potential clinical trials or studies. Biospecimen Collection schedule biospecimen collections, coordinating with collaborating research labs and cores, and clinical staff prepare and drop off biospecimen collection kits coordinate the distribution of biospecimens to collaborating research labs record biospecimen collections & distributions into databases, oversee biospecimen supply inventory. Project Management screen patients for eligibility to enroll into projects routinely update study calendars and project databases draft progress reports on ongoing projects participate in the development/maintenance of data collection tools Regulatory & Compliance organize, participate, and assist in the preparation of regulatory documentation required for the IRB, CTRSMC, and other regulatory bodies assist with preparing documents for protocol modifications, audits, and annual continuing review assist with establishing and maintaining SOPs Other duties as assigned. Position is contingent upon funding. Qualifications Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Department / School Perelman School of Medicine Pay Range $47,313.00 - $47,313.00 Annual Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered. Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Special Requirements Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job. University Benefits Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
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