Biorepository Coordinator

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PMI CHTN

This position will require staff to approach patients for participation in research protocols, obtain consent and biofluids for CHTN Donating Tissue for research and Investigator driven protocols (VUMC internal investigators). The position will require staff to work closely with the VUMC perioperative nurses to access the patient for consent and biofluids collections. The consent staff will be required to keep detailed records of the approach to consent, questions that the patient or family have regarding the studies.

Consent staff will be responsible for mailing the consent forms and letters to the patients after consent has been obtained and recording the data in CHTN Donor systems. Consent staff will be required maintain accurate records and report consent numbers, quarterly to the VICC.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Biology (not chemistry) and at least 1-2 years of lab experience (college lab or professional).

• Patient Identification, approach, explanation of research study and consent; patient clinical data is obtained and entered as a chart review in Donor System
• Consent Mailings and IRB required Documentation
• Fluids Collection and Processing
• VICC Data Collection and Cancer Center Reporting for Comprehensive Cancer Center Status
• IRB Continuing review data collection – assisting investigators with collection of accrual data, metrics and demographics
• Budgetary, forecasting and metrics

Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nation's longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year.

• Work Experience:
  
  Relevant Work Experience
• Experience Level: Less than 1 year
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s
• Certifications:
  
  None specified

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.