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MD Anderson Cancer Center · 13 hours ago

Tissue Procurement Specialist

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$38K/yr - $57K/yr

3+ years exp

MD Anderson Cancer Center is a world-renowned cancer center recognized for excellence in patient care and innovation. The Tissue Procurement Specialist will assist with sample collection, processing, storage, and distribution activities within the GU Clinical Research Laboratory, contributing to the department's translational research efforts.

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Responsibilities

Assists in the procurement of tissue and related data for clinical research protocols:

May collect or obtain research samples including blood, urine, bone marrow aspirate and biopsy, and or tissue biopsies using routine phlebotomy procedures or other techniques. Processes research samples according to the standard operating procedure (SOP). Remains knowledgeable of all policies and procedures that are essential to the collection, processing, transportation, storage, and/or shipping of research samples. Packages biologic samples and coordinates shipment with courier services

Assists with collection and preparation of bone marrow aspirates and biopsies. Prepares slide smears, clots, and touch preps and assists bone marrow technician. Assists with the scheduling, check-in, and processing of forms for appointments

Assists with the request and transfer of samples to and from outside centers. Maintains a file system to document the progress and status of each request. Locates, files, and/or retrieves the required documents for tissue requests in the regulatory file

Enters data regarding tissue collection and processing into logs, requisitions, and or computer database systems. Maintains a file storage system of completed test requisitions and related protocol documents

Assist in the storage, maintenance and distribution of specimens within the GU Biorepository. Ensures that freezers are working within at their optimal levels, and reports to supervisor when freezer maintenance and repairs are required. Participates as a member of the 24 hour call out team to coordinate activities between facilities and other team members as required, if a freezer fails. Responds to call out immediately and provides a report to manager and supervisor, on activities within 24 hours

Assists with the preparation of laboratory protocol documents for submission. Is aware of local and federal regulations regarding informed consent and tissue procurement

Demonstrates precision in interpreting orders and obtaining appropriate clinical research samples, precision in sample identification and labeling, and accuracy in manual pipetting, sample or media preparation, and documentation

Maintains a level of professional expertise through educational programs:

Attends protocol start up meetings to ensure an understanding of procedures and forms for the collection, processing, storage, and distribution of clinical research specimens

Attends appropriate departmental meetings and institutional continuing education programs

Shares information and, as requested, develops educational presentations for the Laboratory meeting and the Clinical Research Group Meeting as requested by supervisor

Maintains working knowledge of current Code of Federal Regulation and Good Clinical Practice guidelines

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills when contacting other institutions, patients, and agencies (i.e., NCI, pharmaceutical companies, sponsoring agencies, etc.) by phone, email, and/or face-to-face interactions. Assimilate pertinent information in order to compose written correspondence

Orders supplies as needed from appropriate sources

Restocks laboratory supplies, maintains clean work environment

Other Duties As Required

Qualification

Specimen collectionSample processingData entryLaboratory protocolsRegulatory complianceAttention to detailCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Three years medical or laboratory research experience

One year experience with preferred degree

Preferred

Associate's Degree

Experience as a medical assistant, EKG, or phlebotomy

Benefits

Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.

Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.

Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.