Lab Specialist

Details

Open Date 06 / 06 / 2024

Requisition Number PRN38782B

Job Title PS Lab Specialist

Working Title Lab Specialist

Job Grade D

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area President

Department 01167 - HCI Clinical Trials Operations

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 15.19 - 28.08

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Summary

Responsible for the specimen portion of trial start-up and maintenance for clinical trials managed by Huntsman Cancer Institute Clinical Trials Office.

The incumbent will be familiar with a variety of research laboratory concepts, practices, and procedures.

HuntsmanCancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming with impact worldwide.

Partnerships with individuals, communities, and many other entities are crucial to our work. Huntsman Cancer Institute values cancer-related health equity, and inclusion as integral to our guiding principle to serve our patients and their communities, and our commitment to foster a culture of belonging for all within our organization.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your personal and professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities.

This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement / outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position.

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Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Communicates & collaborates effectively with multiple groups and departments within and outside the Huntsman Cancer Institute.

Able to review complex trial documents and determine trial requirements.

Create laboratory resource documents compiled from trial reference materials.

Responsible for tasks related to specimen processing trial start and amendments which include but are not limited to kit management, ECG and safety notification, obtaining portal access, creating master forms and shipping notifications, attending SIV , and training appropriate staff.

Manages time and workload efficiently and prioritizes workflow effectively; able to assess workload and communicate when deadlines cannot be met.

Able to work independently; demonstrates adequate problem-solving skills and awareness of available resources.

Oversees incoming emails and ensures that all protocol and lab manual changes are addressed in a timely manner.

Review trials for feasibility and attend Feasibility Administrative Review ( FAR ) Committee meetings.

Create and update Standard Operating Procedures and Work Practice Documents.

Routinely plan and implement ideas of process improvements and share them with management and leadership.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required :

Nearly Continuously : Office environment.

Often : Infectious disease, oils ( there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids ), hazards ( includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals ).

Seldom : Exposure to animals.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously : Hearing, listening, talking.

Often : Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.

Seldom : Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry or other scientific discipline or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience);

two years full-time laboratory experience; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.

Working knowledge of advanced scientific techniques and procedures as well as the ability to make statistical calculations, analyze results, prepare reports and perform specialized tests also required.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy.

Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Successful candidates will have :

Have a positive attitude and be a positive representative of CTO

Demonstrated team orientation, strong organizational skills and effective communication.

Professional maturity in communication, self-conduct, behavior, dress, ethics, and decision-making

Capable of multi-tasking and paying attention to details

Able to resolve issues with co-workers, CRCs, RDCs, Central Labs, and Sponsors with minimal input from management and leadership

Working knowledge of database use and organization.

Proficiency using Excel, Word, Access, Power Point, and Outlook, and Internet applications

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and / or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

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