Research Coordinator (CSWAC)

The Department of Cancer Survivorship and Wellness is conducting research projects to improve the health and well-being in cancer survivors. The candidate will perform a variety of research activities including but not limited to the following.  Key Responsibilities: 1.Participant recruitment Screen potential participants who are legally able to provide consent according to the inclusion/ exclusion criteria from the study protocol, and identify subjects who may be vulnerable in a special population. Obtain informed consent from eligible participants. 2. Sample Processing and Logistics Collection and processing of biological samples (e.g. Blood or Saliva)  Maintain proper tracking of samples, updating of inventories and databases for respective studies Process patients’ biological samples, including extraction of plasma or serum, as well as nuclei acid extraction from biological samples. Coordinate the submission of biological samples to external partners as needed Prepare samples to perform analysis with tools including ELISA, Multiplex, or LC/MS 3. Research project management Ensure compliance with institutional, IRB and regulatory authority requirements for managing all types of clinical research studies. Support research study processes, including submissions requirements by both IRB and/ or regulatory authorities, protocol requirements to assess potential challenges of the study, and rationale/ purpose of each essential document filed in the investigator site file. Identify and escalate ethical, safety, or regulatory issues in the study conduct to study leadership for timely resolution. Support lab and administrative duties in lab operations, e.g. procurement, equipment maintenance, inventories and lab maintenance etc Support and maintain safety documentation and compliance of the lab Lead and mentor junior staff and students in sample processing, experiments, data analysis, and database updates (Senior Research Officer) 4. Perform tasks and support all aspects of the research project Perform literature reviews when required Plan and execute experiments for the assigned studies  Monitor and document accurate records of experimental data and observations Evaluate and interpret collected data for oral presentations and scientific manuscripts  Report and summarize experimental results and research findings in meetings 5. Perform other related duties Other ad-hoc duties as assigned Key Requirements: Bachelor’s/Master of Science degree in related technical discipline (biology, cell biology, biological science, pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical science, biochemistry or molecular biology) Experience with wet-lab handling of patient-derived samples  Strong technical and wet lab skills Team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently Responsible, diligent, possess initiative to complete tasks and projects assigned Highly motivated to learn with a…