The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas , the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.The primary purpose of the Senior Coordinator, Research Data position within the CTRC laboratory is to provide administrative and patient care services for the coordination of research studies. Responsible for multidisciplinary teamwork involving maintenance of quality control and equipment utilized to produce analytical data on patient specimens affecting clinical trials. Participates in laboratory Quality Assurance and Quality control to include but not limited to shipments, manifesting, and good document practice (GCP). Participates in quality control oversight adhering to all regulatory standards and assists with new employee training and competency reviews.Key FunctionsQuality Control and Assurance: (50%)Performs daily and monthly quality control tasks including shipment review, monthly cataloging, batch shipments and laboratory audits.Ensures and verifies quality control data is appropriate for the complexity and requirements of the research and clinical assays.Performs regular inventory (daily, monthly and as needed) to assure supplies and reagents are available to meet the laboratory complex testing needs.Inspects collected and processed samples for labeling accuracy and visual sample quality.Assist in coordinating and send outgoing material and correspondence to institutional, state, and/or federal agencies.Analytical Procedures and Processes: (25%)Participates in the instruction of new employees, faculty, students and designated laboratory staff.Demonstrates competency in the performance of all laboratory procedures and processes specific to each clinical trial in compliance with safety guideline policies and requirements while adhering to regulatory mandates.Remains knowledgeable of all policies, procedures and protocols which are essential to the timeliness of results reported while assuring that productivity is adequate to meet, he demands of the workload.Adjusts, prioritizes, and organizes work to achieve maximum productivity to me the workload demands of the section.Assists peers and supervisors with tasks after completion of assigned work.Research Communication/Customer Service: (25%)Receives and responds to queries from laboratories, monitors and MDACC research teams.Interacts with the multidisciplinary team involved in sample collection, processing, storage and/or shipping, documentation of all, as well as, procedure development, evaluations, quality assurance, process improvement, and continuing education for the accurate and timely performance of pharmacokinetic samples in the conduct of clinical trials.Manages all customer services interaction with diplomacy, actively facilitating resolutions to problems and addressing the needs of all clients both internal and external.Communicate verbally and in writing, as needed or as requested by study investigator, with internal reviewers (e.g., Surveillance Committee) or external agencies (e.g., pharmaceutical sponsors and/or governmental study sponsors, such as National Cancer Institute or Food and Drug Administration).Maintains competency in computer functions. Including entering of data in apocopate excel spreadsheets/logs for pharmacology studiesEducationRequired: High school diploma or equivalent.Preferred : Bachelor's degreeExperienceRequired : Four years of related experience. With preferred degree, no experience required.It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.htmlAdditional Information
Requisition ID: 166874
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 41,500
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 52,000
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 62,500
FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type: Soft
Work Location: Onsite
Pivotal Position: No
Referral Bonus Available?: No
Relocation Assistance Available?: No
Science Jobs: No
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