• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $63,700 - $72,400

Position Summary

The Research Coordinator will work on a project in the lab of the Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics. The project identifies and investigates novel primary immune deficiencies related to human Natural Killer (NK) cells. Our pipeline includes clinical identification, genetic and genomic investigations (whole exome sequencing), and basic biological research. The candidate will work with researchers, physicians and patients to coordinate various aspects of the project.

At CUIMC, we are leaders in teaching, research, and patient care and are proud of the service and support we provide to our community. We apply the same rigor in our commitment to fostering an inclusive, thriving community and caring for our employees and their loved ones. We offer immediate eligibility and invest in our employees’ families through comprehensive Health and Welfare, Employee Assistance, Tuition Programs, and Retirement Benefits.

“Subject to business needs, we may support flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Options will be discussed during the interview process”

Responsibilities

• Performing clinical data analysis.

• Advanced lab assays (specifically 51Cr-release assays on human blood lymphocytes).Obtain Patient Consent.

• Responsible for training new researchers in lab.

• Responsible for entering data into various databases.

• Provide oversight and manage annual renewal of human research protocols.

• Maintain records and data for protocol compliance.

• Communication with outside investigators and patients.

• Responsible for DNA prep and Sample prep.

• Responsible for shipping and arranging shipment of biologicals to/from around the world.

• Performs basic lab assays.

• Responsible for communicating updates and procedures directly to patients and referring health providers.

• Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience required; plus, three years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• DNA and RNA extraction from peripheral blood and tissue, and blood processing, are preferred.

Other Requirements

• Must have basic lab skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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