Research Associate 1 -Transplant Human Tissue Biorepository

Researcher Associate in the Transplant Human Tissue Biorepository who participates in design, execution, and management of the Comprehensive Transplant Center Human Tissue Biorepository in the Division of Transplant Surgery as directed; participates in developing and implementing goals and objectives of the biorepository; performs clinical, basic, and translational research work; participates in clinical trial activities; designs and executes laboratory experiments and processing protocols; participates in the on call schedule for research organ offers and transplant admissions that involves being available physically and/or by phone (rotational flex schedule that depends on donor offers); coordinates biospecimen procurement with surgeons, clinical staff, and pathology; establishes and maintains relationships with biorepository customers and provides excellent customer service when initiating, receiving, and distributing orders; receives and processes incoming orders from customers; processes, codes, stores, biospecimens (e.g., human organs, tissue, cells, blood, bone marrow); collects and records clinical data associated with biospecimens; assists in distribution of clinical data and biospecimens to customers; physically transports samples to and from investigators and institutions on and off campus; maintains accurate records of laboratory activities; develops and implements laboratory safety and standard operating procedures (SOPs); carries out general laboratory preparation, cleaning, and organization; monitors and follows laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance with EHS and OSHA regulations, as well as local, state and federal regulations, including proper disposal and maintenance of regulated materials; oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment; participation in freezer and laboratory space monitoring; trains and coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments of junior laboratory staff; helps to manage inventory and ordering; performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research being undertaken; assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation; assists principal investigator and laboratory manager in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of intramural and extramural funding in support of research; performs additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Skills/Experience Required/Desired

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required in an appropriate biological/health science subject or an equivalent combination of education. Master's Degree preferred. 1-3 years of relevant experience required. 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred.Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic and/or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research is required. Experience in a biological/health science research capacity is preferred. Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.