Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

 

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

 

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

 

 

The Biorepository Coordinator is responsible for all phases of the data collection and consenting factors for the Biorepository, ensuring compliance to all regulatory regulations. The Biorepository Coordinator manages and maintains the Informed Consent Form (ICF) procedure and database that tracks patient selections for the collection, scope of use and retention period of human biological samples (HBS) collected in the HMH Biorepository (BioR). The Biorepository Coordinator oversees all aspects of sample acquisition and processing at the BioR site. The position requires working in close partnership with primary care providers, clinical researchers and clinical research associates. This role reports directly to the site Mgr, Biorepository.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Biorepository Coordinator at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Maintains detailed bio inventory in a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) database ensuring up to date, complete and accurate subject registration, sample inventories, tracking of biospecimens and release of specimens to researchers.
• Participates in the consenting process up to and including consenting patients for all Biorepository related studies across the Cancer Center and Medical Center as required.
• Responsible for working with primary care providers, research data coordinators and research nurse coordinators in sample acquisition.
• Schedules and coordinates specimen acquisition across departments and communicates with and oversees Biorepository Technicians to assure timely specimen delivery and processing precisian.
• Serves as on site Biorepository Honest Broker, being the liaison between the researcher, identifiable specimen and patient information.
• Work effectively with internal colleagues, investigators and collaborators to fulfill sample (e.g. tumor, blood, derivatives, etc.) shipment requests for external analyses.
• Responsible for all data and source documentation, adverse event reporting, and maintenance of complete regulatory files.
• Participate in sample management process improvement projects.
• Support Biorepository needs from biological specimen collection through effective tactical interactions with clinical teams, investigators, clinical sites, network biorepository sites, central biorepository lab and external collaborators.
• Prepares weekly and monthly reports for the Biorepository Management and Cancer Center Heads.
• Management of required IRB submissions such as modifications, continuations, adverse events etc, assuring protocol compliance for Phase I, II, III, IV of the Biorepository according to GCP.
• Responsible for orientation and training of new Biorepository Coordinators and ancillary Cancer Center and or Medical center Staff as relates to Tumor Bank acquisition of samples.
• Meets with FDA auditors and monitor sponsors as required.
• Works on special projects for the Biorepository.
• May be required to draw blood for sample collection and will be required to receive phlebotomy education and training through HMH RN Education program.
• Follow GCP/GLP/ICH guidelines and regulatory standards for HBS management, and internal standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Adheres to the Medical Center's organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Reports directly to the site Manager of the Biorepository.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in the sciences.
• Minimum 4 years of basic science lab experience.
• Computer/analytical skills.
• In depth knowledge of protocol management and informed consent.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Master's degree or registered nurse with current license to practice and at least 2 years of clinical experience.
• Minimum 4 years of basic science lab work experience or 2 year clinical trials research experience.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Society of Clinical Research Associates Certification within 30 months of entering position.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• SoCRA Certification at time of hire.

 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!  

Starting Minimum Rate

Starting at $82,513.60 Annually

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.