Tissue Coordinator

Tissue Coordinator

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Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission‑driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.

People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting‑edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.

• Assist with the process of obtaining fresh and archival tumor biopsies and sending/retrieving to/from study sponsor or contract lab.
• Schedule research tissue biopsies and communicate procedure information to patients and/or site staff as appropriate.
• Prepare study supplies/source documents necessary for obtaining fresh tissue prior to patient treatment.
• Attend biopsy procedures and aid in the collection of fresh tissue samples.
• Coordinate the delivery and receipt of fresh tissue samples with hospital pathology laboratories.
• Maintain accurate records of tissue sample acquisition and shipping.
• Notify courier of any sample shipments.
• Make necessary arrangements via Fed Ex, UPS if sampleszięki arrive late.
• Assist with the process of obtaining archived tumor biopsies and sending/retrieving to/from study sponsor or contract lab.
• Ensure adequate supply of dry ice is/b available for shipments.
• Package and ship biopsy samples according to shipping manuals.
• Respond to queries generated from study sponsor or contract lab regarding patient and sample data.
• Track metrics, including total number of requests, amount received from path labs, amount sent to testing lab, insufficient samples, average time to receive, amount of tissue received after testing, amount of tissue returned to labs, and overall number of days for processing; report metrics monthly to leadership.
• May utilize the company vehicle for the transportation of specimens; should be open to using personal vehicle if necessary (compensation provided).

• High School Diploma, preferably a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements for safe handling of blood and body fluids.
• Maintain IATA certification.
• At least one year of experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evening and weekends.
• Valid Driver’s License.

This posting will remain open until January 30th.

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is पर्याप्तள one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 750 first‑in‑human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA today.

SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are actively enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 250 locations in 24 states across the U.S. For more information regarding our research offerings,  to learn more about our research offerings.

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