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KMCRI-AdministrationThe Clinical Data Coordinator for the Biospecimen Repository works collaboratively with Research Coordinators and Laboratory Coordinators to support the coordination, collection, and management of clinical and translational research data. This role plays a key part in ensuring high‑quality, accurate, and complete data across research projects, with particular responsibility for one primary large‑scale study. The Clinical Data Coordinator will be actively involved in project start‑up activities, patient consenting, longitudinal data tracking, and detailed data reporting to meet research objectives and regulatory requirements.
The BioBank at The University of Kansas Cancer Center supports cancer research by serving as a bank for human tissues and fluids, called biospecimens. Biospecimens are small amounts of blood, urine or tissue used for medical research. Researchers use biospecimens and medical information from participants to study how genes, lifestyle and our environment may lead to cancer. The BioBank serves as a valuable resource for researchers at The University of Kansas Cancer Center and potentially around the world.
The University of Kansas Cancer Center (KUCC) is the region's only National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center where patients gain access to the most promising therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials and world class research.
Job Duties Outlined:
Responsible for all aspects of data management of the BRCF, including clinical annotation of samples, identifying samples to be distributed to researchers, and tracking of samples (banked and distributed).
Maintain case identification logs for each assigned project.
Work collaboratively with the research coordinators and laboratory personnel to ensure case identification and specimen collection, etc. are obtained per project inclusion/exclusion criteria.
Communicate regarding patient data, status and project requirements with research staff.
Conduct project in accordance with ICH/CFR/GCP and responsible for all data completion; query resolution for assigned projects.
Prepare and provide project status report as requested by the Director, Biospecimen Repository Core Facility.
Research and resolve data discrepancies; coordinate final database closure activities and participate in customer audits and process improvement initiatives.
Develop and configure the inventory system within OpenSpecimen by creating and updating freezer structures to accurately represent specimen storage according to protocol requirements and sample types
Assign cool spots so that lab coordinators can easily store and distribute samples.
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.
Required Qualifications:
Work Experience:
4 years of relevant work experience. Education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
Experience with clinical data entry and medical terminology.
Experience correlating data.
Experience in Microsoft Excel for managing data, using formulas, generating reports, and designing templates.
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Experience:
Experience with Open Specimen, REDCap, iLab, and/or Velos.
Experience applying knowledge of lab best practices.
Experience with database software.
Skills:
Computer skills.
Communication.
Interpersonal skills.
Organization.
Attention to detail.
Multi-tasking.
Required Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Compensation Statement:
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.
Minimum
$28.20Midpoint
$33.17Maximum
$38.35