Position is a hybrid position split between working in our Boston office and remote work.

The Associate serves as the primary lab and data coordinator within the Translational Science Team. This position assists with the management of laboratory projects and protocols including data coordination and communications among stakeholders for on-going and proposed research studies on behalf of our organization

Responsibilities

Works with the Translational Science Team on active and proposed research projects including protocol development, data entry and specimen inventory projects
• Coordinates the development of specimen-related inventories, troubleshoots issues, and assists in resolving problems in a timely manner
• Coordinates teleconferences dedicated to active projects for lab activities
• Provides informatics support for biospecimen banking and data harmonization
• Assists in the maintenance of electronic databases related to lab projects (Sample Tracking System) on an ongoing basis
• Assists with delinquency monitoring pertaining to specimen submissions for both active trials and retrospective studies on archived tissue, including interacting directly with sites to coordinate the submission of delinquent or additional specimens
• Supports ECOG-ACRIN Navigator concierge to liaison with tissue banks and biostatisticians to respond to queries from the NCI Navigator and Front Door system
• Participates in departmental meetings, protocol development meetings, disease-specific committee meetings, and other meetings as necessary
• Participates in conference calls as required
• Reviews team documentation and SOPs as needed
• Assumes responsibility for multiple special projects, as assigned

Experience
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience working in an oncology clinical research setting
• Strong computer skills with proficiency with MS Office and other related systems applications
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP) a plus
• Project management experience is a plus

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in life science discipline and/or life experience. Master’s degree is preferred.

Company DescriptionThe ECOG-ACRIN Medical Research Foundation (EAMRF) serves as the grantee organization for the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group (Group). As a unique nonprofit organization, the overarching mission is to improve and increase patient awareness as well as facilitate access and promote participation in adult oncology clinical trials. The EAMRF provides the necessary support for EA to coordinate the scientific, administrative, governance and membership activities of the Group.

The EAMRF provides the support required to conduct oncology clinical trials. All the trials conducted under the auspices of the Group benefit public health by improving the quality and standard of care of patients with cancer. In addition, the organization promotes collaboration across the scientific community and encourages engagement of patient advocacy at all levels.