Specimen Coordinator and Processor

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A Brief Overview
The Specimen Coordinator and Processor is responsible for the efficient and accurate management of biological specimens collected through the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO), a longitudinal study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and led by Drs. Heather Burris and Sara DeMauro (Division of Neonatology) that seeks to gain better insight into the effects of biological, chemical, and physical exposures; social and behavioral factors; and built and natural environments on child health and development. This role will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and integrity of these samples, which may be used to study disease, detect exposures to metals or chemicals, understand stress and diet, and advance medical research. This role will primarily focus on processing biological specimens (including urine, stool, blood, hair, saliva, and semen) in support of the ECHO study. Candidates with sample processing and industry experience are encouraged to apply.

What you will do

• Specimen Coordination:

• Point person for picking up samples from the hospital and clinic.
• Ensure proper labeling, packaging, and transportation of specimens according to established protocols.
• Shipping samples for industry sponsored clinical trials.

• Sample Processing:

• Process samples using various techniques, including centrifugation, Ficoll, aliquoting, and freezing.
• Ensure the integrity of samples throughout the processing procedure

• Sample Storage:

• Oversee the storage and management of specimens in appropriate conditions, such as cryogenic storage.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of specimen storage using a LIMS

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of related classroom experience or successful completion of a technical training program (eg. Wistar, WPSI) and research laboratory experience Required
• At least three (3) years of related classroom experience or successful completion of a technical training program (eg. Wistar, WPSI) and research laboratory experience Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced understanding of lab procedures, protocols, and equipment.
• Intermediate proficiency with lab specific experiments / techniques.
• Intermediate scientific analysis skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong critical thinking / problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Specimen processing

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

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