Core Facility Technologist (Oncology)

We are seeking a Core Facility Technologist who will perform basic core facility tasks and completes routine research specimen procurement, processing, and shipping, following laboratory and governing regulatory practices in a central services core facility. The Core Facility Technologist is responsible for various tasks including preparing kits; delivering prepared kits to the outpatient oncology clinics, the Central Processing Core (CPC) and other locations on campus; assisting with shipment receipt and inventory management. Specific Duties & Responsibilities * Perform core facility tasks by following procedures or with instructions. * Use basic research knowledge to learn techniques/methods of the core facility. * Gain problem-solving skills through progressive training, understanding of the core facility activities, and experience. * Gain experience with specimen procurement, processing, and shipping. * Identify and resolve common problems involved in core facility services. * Increase own skill base and knowledge of research and relevant core facility services. * Perform specimen procurement/transport, processing, transfers, and shipping based on core facility procedures. * Complete specimen documentation and specimen data entry into databases. * Prepare, qualify, and maintain standard laboratory equipment and log sheets. * Perform core facility maintenance, monitoring inventory of supplies, and cleaning equipment. * Assist in query investigation and resolution. * Uphold the highest quality of provided services, ensuring adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS) plan to maintain excellence and compliance in operations. * Provide good customer service. * Abide by core facility operational regulations and guidance. * Other duties as assigned. In addition to the duties described above * Prepare study/visit-specific specimen collection kits and completes requisition forms for subject visits based on core facility procedures and study-specific instructions (SCI), under supervision * Understand and use the electronic inventory/barcode system to record prepared or destroyed kits and supplies * Help receive, organize and maintain the kits and supplies inventories, including breaking down expired kits and sorting recycled supplies * Transport kits to outpatient oncology clinics, Central Processing Core and other locations on campus * Pick up kits or materials from other departments on campus for transport to the Central Kit facility * May assist with training of new staff. * Gain problem solving skills through progressive training, understanding of the core facility activities, of clinical research, and experience. * Increase own skill base and knowledge of clinical research and relevant core facility services. * Identify and resolve common problems involved in core facility services. Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field. * Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications * Related post-undergraduate work experience. * Certificate from technical institute or internship experience. * * * Classified Title: Core Facility Technologist I Job Posting Title (Working Title): Core Facility Technologist (Oncology) Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY ($21.00-$23.75/hour targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Mon - Fri / 7a - 7:30p Varies FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: School of Medicine Campus Department name: SOM Onc Oncology Center Support Services Personnel area: School of Medicine