Research Sampling Coordinator

RESEARCH SAMPLING COORDINATOR I Featured Job

• Location:
  
  Tampa, FL
• Department: CTLC-Magnolia
• Schedule:
  
  Full Time - Day Shift - Monday to Friday (9:30 AM – 6:00 PM)

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 is dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, Diversity Inc Top Hospitals & Health Systems, and consistently named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.

Moffitt is also Magnet-designated for nursing excellence. Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida and the leading cancer hospital in the region. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

Summary

Moffitt Speros Outpatient Center and the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Proton Center are set to open in January 2026. This state-of-the-art facility, located in Speros, Florida, will offer a comprehensive range of cancer care services, including screenings, diagnostic imaging, infusion services, and advanced radiation therapy. The Proton Center will house the Proteus ONE proton therapy system, providing innovative treatment options that target cancer with precision while sparing healthy tissue.

The opening of these centers marks a milestone in Moffitt’s mission to expand access to world-class cancer care and research. By alleviating space constraints at existing campuses, the Speros facility will enable Moffitt to enhance patient care and dedicate more resources to groundbreaking cancer research. The centers will provide patients and families with a wide array of services and supportive spaces, furthering Moffitt’s commitment to delivering hope and healing.

Moffitt Research Institute is recruiting for a CTLC Research Sampling Coordinator I in the Clinical Trials Laboratory Core in Tampa, FL.

Training location: McKinley & Magnolia Campus—Moffitt

Position Highlights:

• The Research Sampling Coordinator I (RSC I) assists with and performs clinical research sample processing within the Clinical Trials Laboratory Core.
• RSC I receives daily instructions for routine work and detailed instructions for new assignments related to the preparation, collection, and processing of protocol samples.
• RSC I follows established procedures and supported protocols within the lab under supervision.
• RSC I routinely performs specimen packaging for shipment under IATA 1.5 requirements for dangerous goods.
• The role may require travel between Moffitt campuses or satellite locations to support core services.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail

Responsibilities:

• Schedule incoming core service requests.
• Prepare protocol-specific and visit-specific collection materials and deliver for next-day usage to location customers.
• Process routine liquid preparations and provide support for more complex preparations with supervision.
• Prepare shipments of biological samples for external central labs and other vendors performing offsite analysis.
• Collect, organize, and file protocol-specific data weekly.
• Maintain laboratory equipment in a clean, working order, including instrument standardization and freezer maintenance.
• Serve as a resource to members of the Clinical Trials Office when needed in the lab.
• Maintain QA program which includes staying current with laboratory trends and techniques, including biosafety and IATA 1.5 diagnostic shipping training and certification.
• Follow infection control techniques for preparation, handling, and possible disposal of samples.
• Approximately 95% of time in a laboratory with reagents…