Laboratory Research Associate, Oncology

About the Role

The Clinical Research Services (CRS) team supports the development, implementation, coordination, and completion of oncology-focused trials. This role will work with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to facilitate clinical research trials and independently execute protocol management functions. The position will cover UPMC Hillman Shadyside and Magee Women's Hospital locations, with a Monday through Friday daylight schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical trial research lab responsibilities.
• De-identification of samples, consenting of patients, extraction of samples, and coordination with clinics.
• Prompt and accurate data entry for protocols.
• Assisting with monitoring visits and coordinating data collection, including data locks.
• Processing study-specific data collection documents into case report forms.
• Assisting in the screening process and ensuring patient records, archival tissue, radiology tests, and lab work results are obtained prior to patient entry into a study.
• Lab kit preparation.
• Demonstrating industry-accepted good documentation and clinical practices.
• Maintaining patient tracking spreadsheets.
• Managing the visits of active and follow-up patients on research protocols.
• Query resolution.
• Assisting in the coordination of initiation, site evaluation, monitoring visits, and audits.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Prior knowledge and use of Microsoft Office software products.
• Ability to work with PC database applications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field.
• OR four (4) years of experience in clinical research and/or related setting.
• OR three (3) years of experience in clinical research with certification.
• A minimum 1-year post-college lab experience is strongly preferred.
• Pathology, genetics, or histology lab experience is a plus.
• Preferred knowledge of research methodology.
• Prior supervisory and/or project management experience is preferred.
• Oncology and/or Research experience is preferred.