Senior Laboratory Coordinator - Cancer Center (Bioanalytical Lab)

Department

SOM KC Cancer Center Administration

Clinical Research

Position Title

Senior Laboratory Coordinator - Cancer Center (Bioanalytical Lab)

Job Family Group

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary

The Senior Laboratory Coordinator will develop, validate, and apply UHPLC-MS/MS-based assays for quantitation of drugs, drug metabolites, and other small molecules in research samples collected from patients in clinical trials. In addition, maintain records for sample tracking in the lab and perform calibrations and minor maintenance on instruments and equipment.

The University of Kansas Cancer Center 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.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and apply UHPLC-MS/MS-based assays for quantitation of drugs, drug metabolites, and other small molecules in research samples collected from patients in clinical trials.
• Maintain records for sample tracking in the lab and perform calibrations and minor maintenance on instruments and equipment.
• Utilize proven proficiency in basic laboratory skills — calibration and use of balances, pipettors, centrifuges, sample evaporators.
• Perform, interpret, and report results from quantitative analytical methods.
• Collaborate with Cancer Center laboratory and clinical research staff to ensure transfer and processing of samples and communication of results in a timely manner.
• Ensure all requirements for sample integrity have been met (positive identification of patient, visit, and time; traceable records from sample transfer through final data delivery, etc.).
• Recognize sources of error in sample identification, processing, or analysis and initiates corrective action when indicated. Assures the appropriate personnel have been contacted and the incident documented according to SOP’s.
• Maintain records for sample tracking in the lab and performs calibrations and minor maintenance on instruments and equipment.
• Participate in quality assurance/quality improvement activities related to sample transfer and storage, sample processing, sample analysis, and data integrity and reporting.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments.

Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

• This role will be 100% onsite.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience

• Four (4) years of relevant work experience. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Experience with basic laboratory skills -calibration and use of balances, pipettors, centrifuges, sample evaporators.
• Experience performing, interpreting, and reporting results from quantitative analytical methods.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience

• Experience with mass spectrometry.
• Experience with sample preparation techniques (protein precipitation, solid phase extraction, liquid-liquid extraction).
• Experience with quantitative UHPLC-MS/MS procedures.
• Experience in a regulated laboratory (GLP or equivalent).
• Laboratory experience supporting clinical trials.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills.
• Time management.
• Organization.
• Attention to detail.
• Multitasking.
• Communication.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Computer skills.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.

One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Rate Type

Hourly

Compensation Statement

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding.

At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range

$28.20 - $38.35

Minimum

$28.20

Midpoint

$33.17

Maximum

$38.35