IGM Genetic Laboratory Research Sample Coordinator - Columbus

Overview:

IGM Genetic Laboratory Research Sample Coordinator to join our team. The Genetic Laboratory Research Sample Coordinator is responsible for collaborating with various Research oriented teams within The Institute for Genomic Medicine.

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Responsibilities:

• Creates, labels, and manages research samples as indicted by requested processes ordered by Investigators through the Genomic Services Laboratory.
• Records information related to sample adequacy for testing in Lab Information Management System (LIMS).
• Serves as a point of contact and coordinator between accessioning, translational research, Genomic Services, and extractions.
• Interacts with external customers including PIs and other laboratories regarding sample exchange and labeling.
• Relays pertinent information necessary for completion of research testing.
• Maintains knowledge of status of projects as assigned to them.
• Demonstrates the ability to make determinations regarding course of action and alternatives for addressing problems by using resolutions and basic troubleshooting skills; able to resolve technical, computer, and customer service problems including those related to sample or patient information in lab databases.
• Able to perform all functions of sample/order receipt and accessioning, including follow up and documentation practices.
• Demonstrates the ability to adjust to change, handle interruptions, and function with flexibility in changing circumstances.
• Adheres to departmental quality control and safety guidelines; adheres to good clinical practices and good documentation practices (GDP) even when working with research specimens.
• Quality improvement and regulatory compliance tasks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science; or a chemical, physical or biological science from an accredited institution with one to two years clinical laboratory/medical experience and office experience desired.
• Previous experience in samples receiving/order entry preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects with both short and long-term deadlines.
• Provide courteous and informative internal and external customer service.
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and computer experience
• Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment and manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrates the ability to adjust to change, handle interruptions and function with changing circumstances.
• Demonstrate the ability to change communication styles to adapt to various cultural differences.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the people so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet