Job Information
MD Anderson Cancer Center Tissue Procurement Specialist - Institutional Tissue Bank - 9am-6pm in Houston, Texas
The primary purpose of the Tissue Procurement Specialist is to provide technical support to the Institutional Tissue Bank in the preparation and procurement of human research materials. Impact patient care through clinical and research procurement of human tissue.
Biorepository Research and Clinical Collection
Collect and evaluate patient/specimen samples submitted to the Biorepository from clinical and research entities across the Institution and outside.
Clinical and Laboratory Compliance
Participates and contributes to the institutional and external compliance efforts necessary for the clinical trials and laboratory processes.
Clinical and Research Liason
Serves as a liaison between laboratory personnel, clinical and research investigators, collaborating institutions and the national Biorepository Coordinating Center. Provide effective communication and informative support to collaborating sites. Ensure adequate quality of specimens at distribution.
Processing Human Biospecimens:
Work with tissue samples, blood and other body fluid. Retrieves, maintains and catalogs specimen obtained from pathologist. Responsible for the collection, procurement and preservation of fresh biological specimens; facilitating specialized harvests for investigators; and processing, archiving and distribution of routine specimens banked for future use. May serve as an assistant to investigator during dissections or surgery. Provides research support of tissue collection, processing & specimen distribution for pharmacology studies and clinical trials in outpatient clinics. Maintains laboratory areas with proper aseptic techniques.
Data Management
Maintain clear and accurate records of laboratory data, both written and electronic, accessible at all times by the supervisor. Compile data from multiple sources, analyze and evaluate data, write reports and submit the findings. Provide data and samples related information to requestors upon request.
Laboratory Operation
Carry out lab duties that include purchasing, organization, EHS compliance and lab safety. Responsible for major participation in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new platforms and assays. Monitors and maintains supply inventory so that work flow is not negatively affected.
Other duties as assigned
High school diploma or equivalent. Education Preferred: Associate's degree. Three years of medical or laboratory research experience. With preferred degree, one year of required experience. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 163118
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 36,500
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 45,500
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 54,500
FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type: Soft
Work Location: Onsite
Pivotal Position: No
Referral Bonus Available?: No
Relocation Assistance Available?: No
Science Jobs: No
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