Summary
The purpose of the Study Coordinator I position is to support the execution of in vitro and in vivo pharmacology studies by coordinating the technical execution of projects. This Study Coordinator role will support the internal patient derived xenograft (PDX) database, model availability, and liaise between departments and business sites to ensure PDX availability. This includes scheduling, creating and distributing study-related documents, as well as providing hands-on assistance and staff training. The Study Coordinator will provide operational input to Study Directors (Scientists) on study protocol design, and they will serve as a team leader for a group of Research Associates whose primary responsibility is executing the hands-on portion of any given study.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate patient derived xenograft (PDX) revival and passage
- Manage PDX databases and datasets for internal and external use
- Respond to PDX and relevant inquiries from different departments and business sites
- Create and distribute study-related documentation and other materials for required for execution
- Support Study Directors (Scientists) in scientific protocol development
- Schedule studies with operational flexibility while maintaining competitive timelines
- Maintain a daily schedule of all tasks that must be executed by Research Associates
- Monitor and assure quality of data collection
- Provide hands-on In-vivo support for study milestones
- Provide drug formulation, if needed
- Ordering study-related materials
- Conduct work activities in compliance with all relevant regulations including ethics, environmental health and safety, financial, human resources, SOPs, and general business policies, requirements and objectives
- Coordinate the successful execution of client studies with various internal departments, as needed
- Train research associates in relevant techniques as needed
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or 1+ years of experience in oncology related animal studies.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams, strong communication skills, maintaining organization, and driving results
- Willing and able to work under the pressure of deadlines and find solutions to meet timelines.
- Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to work across teams by being a flexible team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willing and able to work within a Quality System with oversight by QA and other regulatory bodies.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to multi-task with a high degree of professionalism and diplomacy.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Ability to lift and carry materials up to 50lbs and work in a N95 respirator when performing animal or laboratory-related duties.
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays on a rotating schedule.
Preferred Requirements
- CRO industry experience and ability to manage a high volume of customer projects
- Preferred experience and knowledge with translational research in oncology
- Preferred Animal handling/ In-vivo experience in a laboratory setting
- Preferred Animal welfare/ IACUC knowledge
- Preferred experience with SmartSheet, Study Director, Outlook, and Microsoft teams
