Laboratory Manager - Correlative Lab; Cancer Center

Overview

Laboratory Manager - Correlative Lab (Cancer Center)

Department: SOM KC Cancer Center Clinical Trials – Clinical Research

Position Title:

Laboratory Manager - Correlative Lab (Cancer Center)

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

The Laboratory Manager will assist the Director of Correlative Labs with management of all day-to-day activities in four correlative labs across KUMC campuses. Responsible for coordination of oncology clinical trial specimens, radiology data and supplies per protocol requirements. Perform all lab duties. Assist with management of staff, co-direct all lab activities, and communicate extensively with all project personnel and with study sponsors.

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.

• Support management for all day-to-day activities in four correlative labs across KUMC campuses (main campus, Westwood, Fairway and Cambridge).
• Handle specimen collection, processing, and shipping requirements for all active protocols within the cancer center clinical trial network.
• Oversee oncology clinical trial specimens, radiology data and supplies per protocol requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely collection of specimens from clinical trial patients; ensure specimen integrity (positive patient identification, correct specimens collected, proper transport).
• Assist with disposal of bio-hazardous materials, chemical waste, sharps and other hazardous materials according to policy; adhere to safety and infection control procedures.
• Identify sources of error in specimen collection and initiate corrective action; document incidents per SOPs; participate in QA/QI related to specimen handling and patient preparation/identification.
• Collaborate with laboratory and research staff, treatment area nurses, pathology, and tissue repository staff to ensure training on sample collection/processing needs; coordinate daily activities with research nurse clinicians.
• Provide patient and/or care provider with accurate instructions and materials for specimen collection; maintain patient-focused care and confidentiality.
• Support upper management with tracking tools to provide consistent project status; review active oncology protocols and lab manuals in CTO and provide assistance as needed.
• Ensure lab equipment is calibrated, maintained and operable; maintain inventory of study lab kits and shipping materials across locations.
• Assist with daily staff meetings as needed to coordinate specimen collection across campuses; participate in clinical research meetings, department meetings, pre-study site visits, study initiation meetings, audits and close-out visits.
• Review lab requirements of prospective trials and discuss with the Executive Review Committee (ERC) in the absence of the Director of Correlative Labs.
• Upload lab manuals and lab-related documents in Velos for CTO protocols.
• Approve payroll for direct reports and communicate a weekly Correlative Lab schedule in the Director's absence.
• Assist with writing SOPs and Guidance Documents for the CTO Lab to improve quality assurance and standardize lab operations.

This job description is not designed to cover all activities or responsibilities and may change at any time with or without notice.

May need to travel between campuses when necessary.

• Work Experience:
  
  Six years related experience in a lab setting supporting clinical trials. Relevant education can be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience with specimen handling.

• Certifications/Licenses: HIPAA and Research Compliance Training.
• Work Experience:
  
  Management or supervision of laboratory staff.

• Time Management
• Multi-tasking
• Organization
• Computer
• Interpersonal skills

• Comprehensive Benefits Package includes health, dental, and vision insurance from day one; life insurance, long-term disability, and voluntary insurance options.
• Paid time off accruals, holidays, discretionary day after six months, and other leave policies.
• Retirement program with employer contributions; additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b).

Pay Range: $29.23 - $43.85 hourly. See posting for details.

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The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.…