Tumour Bank Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY

The Tumour Bank Coordinator is a specially trained professional who coordinates day to day activities of the Ontario Tumour Bank program at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton Ontario collection centre site. The individual, preferably an experienced Pathologists’ Assistant, coordinates the day-to-day activities of the program in relation to tissue handling, sample accrual, facility maintenance, lab operations, lab and data auditing and is a member of the Lab Management Committee. They will work in close collaboration with the Principal Investigator (PI) and with a multidisciplinary team (Pathologists, Surgeons, Peri-Op Nurses, CRC, Pathologist Assistants, pathology lab staff) to ensure that rigorous research and sample and data collection standards are maintained. The individual is preferably trained in human gross anatomy along with gross dissection of complex Pathology specimens (all organs), tissue cryopreservation and operating biobanking lab equipment (i.e., Centrifuge, liquid nitrogen freezers, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate Degree in Pathologists’ Assistant preferred
• Certified Pathologists’ Assistant preferred
• Professional Membership CCCPA / CAP preferred
• 3-5 years recent related experience in a clinical setting or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Previous pathologist assistant experience an asset
• Ability to work quickly, accurately and independently
• Must maintain confidentiality and adhere to hospital and laboratory policies
• Experience with hospital EMR (EPIC) an asset; including, databases and MS Windows environment
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, manage time, and work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment and use related software.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Course (preferred)
• Citi web course on Research Ethics (preferred)
• TCPS 2 : Web tutorial (preferred)
• Familiarity with practice of oncology
• Knowledge of clinics, hospital, department procedures and policies preferred
• Experienced in obtaining informed patient consent
• Blood processing and phlebotomy skills sets
• Some training in tissue cryopreservation or willingness to learn
• Able to plan, execute and manage projects
• Leadership and team building skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Punctual and regular attendance and able to be flexible for working schedule

RESPONSIBILITIES

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