UNIV Pediatrics Precision Medicine Coordinator Hollings Cancer Center

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Trials Office is recruiting a Pediatric Precision Medicine Coordinator to work with the Pediatrics team. Under general supervision of Clinical Trials Office leadership and in collaboration with clinical operations data core laboratory quality information technology pathology and physician partners this position coordinates and supports complex oncology clinical research programs at the Medical University of South Carolina Hollings Cancer Center and Shawn Jenkins Childrens Hospital.

The position integrates protocol and data management study participant coordination biospecimen operations and quality oversight in cooperation with the Childrens Oncology Group research consortium investigator-initiated industry-sponsored translational and precision oncology initiatives. Independent professional judgment is required to ensure data integrity protocol compliance operational efficiency and timely communication with investigators sponsors research bases and institutional partners.

This position will be located on the Charleston campus and will split their time between Hollings Cancer Center and Shawn Jenkins Childrens Hospital.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC001332 HCC CTO Administration

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-GEN09

Pay Range

53142.00 - 71706.00 - 90372.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Summary:

The Clinical Trials Office is recruiting a Pediatric Precision Medicine Coordinator to work with the Pediatrics team. Under general supervision of Clinical Trials Office leadership and in collaboration with clinical operations data core laboratory quality information technology pathology and physician partners this position coordinates and supports complex oncology clinical research programs at the Medical University of South Carolina Hollings Cancer Center and Shawn Jenkins Childrens Hospital.

The position integrates protocol and data management study participant coordination biospecimen operations and quality oversight in cooperation with the Childrens Oncology Group research consortium investigator-initiated industry-sponsored translational and precision oncology initiatives. Independent professional judgment is required to ensure data integrity protocol compliance operational efficiency and timely communication with investigators sponsors research bases and institutional partners.

This position will be located on the Charleston campus and will split their time between Hollings Cancer Center and Shawn Jenkins Childrens Hospital.

Responsi bilities:

35% - Clinical Research Data Management and Qualit y

• Submit complete accurate and timely data to the Childrens Oncology Group research consortiums industry sponsors institutional databases and other research systems for assigned studies and participant caseloads.

• Maintain research records source documentation case report forms screening logs adverse events and concomitant medication logs protocol deviations patient-reported outcomes radiology records staging documentation and other protocol-required materials.

• Perform chart abstraction and source verification; resolve sponsor monitor database imaging and research-base queries within required protocol timelines.

• Support secondary data reviews for baseline and follow-up time points to resolve quality or performance concerns.

• Support monitoring visits audits inspections corrective and preventive actions and performance metric review.

• Protect participant privacy and the confidentiality of clinical and molecular data.

30% - Clinical Research Coordination and Participant Management

• Coordinate study activities for the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Investigators including informed consent support enrollment follow-up and off-study requirements.

• Interpret protocols informed consent documents study calendars laboratory manuals and sponsor guidance to plan and coordinate protocol-required procedures and assessments.

• Collaborate with investigators nurses pharmacy pathology radiology laboratory personnel ancillary departments and study participants to ensure required activities occur within protocol-defined timeframes.

• Maintain accurate participant status in the clinical trial management system and electronic medical record (EMR) including timely encounter updates for screening enrollment follow-up and study completion.

• Participate in Clinical Research Group (CRG) clinics meetings and tumor boards to identify potential participants and support continuity of clinical research operations.

20% - Biospecimen Laboratory and Protocol Support

• Coordinate the collection preparation processing transport shipment tracking and submission of blood pathology molecular pharmacokinetic pharmacodynamic and other biologic specimens according to protocol and laboratory manual requirements.

• Handle biologic specimens and bloodborne pathogens in accordance with OSHA IATA institutional safety requirements and departmental standard operating procedures.

• Manage laboratory kits and supplies using designated inventory and sample management systems.

• Coordinate radiology image EKG pathology genomic and other specialized submissions; maintain required portal access and resolve vendor or sponsor queries with internal departments.

10% - Precision Oncology Program Development

• Support cross-functional projects involving clinical trial systems molecular data platforms and sample management tools.

• Coordinate day-to-day program activities and execute approved project plans timelines deliverables and stakeholder communications.

• Cultivate effective partnerships with information technology pathology and laboratory medicine external molecular laboratories sponsors vendors and other academic collaborators.

5% - Team Support and Other Responsibilitie s

• Promote a respectful collaborative service-focused work environment and respond to study team sponsor monitor and participant inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

• Maintain required training competencies credentials and system access.

• Participate in staff meetings huddles continuing education audits monitoring visits and departmental improvement activities.

• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned to support the mission and operational needs of the Clinical Trials Office and Hollings Cancer Center.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A bachelors degree and two years of relevant program experience.

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform pinching operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects up to 15 lbs. from height of 36 inches to floor level unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects up to 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!

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