University of Kansas Medical Center·Kansas City, Missouri
Coordinate the collection, processing, and shipment of oncology clinical trial specimens according to protocol and regulatory requirements. Manage study supplies, maintain inventory, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure specimen integrity.
SOM KC Cancer Center Clinical Trials: -----
Job Description: SUMMARY:
The Laboratory Coordinator is responsible for working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, research and hospital staff to coordinate the collection and shipment of oncology clinical trial study specimens per protocol requirements. This includes all central lab specimens the sponsor requires outlined in the protocol and lab manual. Additional responsibilities include managing adequate study supplies, involvement in coordination of study start-up requirements, assisting with monitor visits and other duties that may be assigned by management. This position will be 100% onsite.
The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the region, 1 of only 57 in the nation to receive this distinction. Patients gain access to the most promising therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials and world class research.
Job Duties
Possess an in-depth knowledge of specimen collection, processing, and shipping requirements for protocols within the Clinical Trials Office. Obtain, document, process and manage serial specimens (blood and other bodily fluids) obtained from patients participating in clinical trials.
Request and ship research related pathology requests for the CTO. Collaborate with Tissue Repository staff and assist with obtaining and shipping tissue specimens based on IATA/DOT Guidelines. Communicate with Study Coordinators regarding the status of tissue requests is required.
Perform study specific ECGs and transmit data to appropriate database as listed in the study protocol schedule of events.
Reference and maintain a variety of study protocols and central lab manuals.
Responsible for Inventory Maintenance of study supplies including, but not limited to, maintaining adequate kit amounts, ensuring the destruction of kits and creation of NTFs, submitting kit supply orders, updating kit inventory spreadsheet, as well as preparing kit orders for Satellite Sites.
Coordinate the collection of central study samples and required study assessments in collaboration with nursing, study coordinators, physicians and patients in a timely manner.
Perform data entry, if necessary, in both Hospital and Laboratory information systems according to hospital and laboratory policies and procedures, as well as compliance requirements.
Ensure all requirements for specimen integrity have been met (positive patient identification, correct specimen collected, proper transport of samples has been employed, etc).
Utilize EMR (Epic) and Outlook lab calendar to set up study lab collections and schedule upcoming couriers.
Participate in weekly lab rotation, daily patient assignments and Friday handoff emails.
Demonstrate timely email response and query resolution.
Comply with HIPAA guidelines and research regulations.
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.
Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry or other science related area.
Time type: Full time
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.
$22.26 - $31.15
$22.26
$26.73
$31.15
Requires 2 years of relevant work experience and knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and research regulations. A bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related science and oncology experience are preferred.
Market context
Laboratory Coordinator roles in cancer centers are often competitive in Missouri because they sit at the intersection of research operations, specimen handling, and compliance. Employers commonly look for candidates with HIPAA and research-regulation knowledge, plus experience in biology, chemistry, or oncology; on this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time. If you are applying, emphasize any work with clinical or research samples and review the posting for required documentation and coordination duties.