PS Sr Laboratory Specialist - Salt Lake City, United States - University of Utah

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Open Date 05/08/2024 Requisition Number PRN38499B Job Title PS Sr Laboratory Specialist Working Title Sr Laboratory Specialist Job Grade E FLSA Code Administrative Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary VP Area President Department HCI Clinical Trials Operations Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 39300 to 72700 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Job Summary

Responsible for collecting, processing and shipping all research samples for clinical trials managed by Huntsman Cancer Institute Clinical Trials Office.

The incumbent will assist with the direction of the daily operation of the lab. They will also be familiar with a variety of research laboratory concepts, practices, and procedures.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve - which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming - with impact worldwide.

Partnerships with individuals, communities, and many other entities are crucial to our work.

Huntsman Cancer Institute values cancer-related health equity, and inclusion as integral to our guiding principle to serve our patients and their communities, and our commitment to foster a culture of belonging for all within our organization.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your personal and professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities.

This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.

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Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Obtains blood specimens by established venipuncture and capillary techniques; perform ECG's when necessary.
• Follows procedures and work practices related to collection, processing, storage and shipment of research specimens as defined in lab manuals, protocols and study-specific reference materials.
• Responsible for validation of SP requests and preparation of kits and other materials for specimen collections per standard lab practices.
• Ensures specimen integrity through appropriate handling and accurate labeling of specimens, related requisitions and documentation.
• Ability to take on more complex primary trial assignments and related duties.
• Assist in the daily direction of lab operations.
• Create educational, training and mentoring content.
• Assist in the training/re-training of employees; mentoring and continuing education/certification for current employees.
• Create and update Standard Operating Procedures and Work Practice Documents.
• Work closely with laboratory leadership to ensure all lab personnel are adhering to all applicable CTO, HCI and University of Utah policies, procedures and work practice documents.
• Routinely plan and implement ideas of process improvements and share them with management and leadership.
• Work with laboratory leadership to implement and maintain safe laboratory practices.
• Manages time and workload efficiently and prioritizes workflow effectively; able to assess workload and delegates responsibilities to other team members when appropriate.
• Communicates & collaborates effectively with all groups within the CTO, Sponsors and Clinic/Hospital Staff.
• Able to work independently; demonstrates adequate problem-solving skills and awareness of available resources.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:


Nearly Continuously:
Office environment.


Often:

Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids), hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals).

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required


Nearly Continuously:
Hearing, listening, talking.


Often:
Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.


Seldom:
Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific discipline or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus four years of related full-time laboratory experience required.

Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements.

We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy.

Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences


Successful candidates will have:

• Demonstrate mentoring capability for new and existing employees by actively sharing knowledge, and conducting and assisting with training
• Have a positive attitude and be a positive representative of CTO
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Professional maturity in communication, self-conduct, behavior, dress, ethics, and decision-making
• Capable of multi-tasking and paying attention to details
• Able to resolve issues with co-workers, CRCs, RDCs, Central Labs, and Sponsors with minimal input from management and leadership
• Leadership: attitude, positive, pro-active, solution oriented
• Proficiency using Excel, Word, Access, Power Point, and Outlook, and Internet applications
• Seek out opportunities to share knowledge and to learn and grow
• Works as part of a team and recognizes when other team members need support

Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS").

Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work).

Contact Human Resources at for information.

Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions.

Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at or or University Human Resource Management at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.

The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA).

More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
• Yes
• No
• How many years of full-time laboratory experience do you have:
• Less than 2 years
• 2 year or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
• 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
• 8 years or more
• Indicate your level of knowledge and/or experience in data assessment and interpretation of results, directing the daily operations of a lab including hiring and training staff, and operating and maintaining lab testing equipment:
• No

ne

• Minimal
• Moderate
• Extensive
• Do you have a Master's or terminal degree?
• Yes
• No
• Do you have any current relatives working in HCI?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call after submission
• Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-21- Member Copy 4) - Veteran Only - Call