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Biobank Coordinator

Loyola University Of Chicago

United States, Illinois, Maywood

May 02, 2025

Position Details

Job Title	Biobank Coordinator
Position Number	8150540
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Non-Exempt
Campus	Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department Name	OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES
Location Code	RESEARCH PROGRAM (06120A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	Project Coordination: Interact with Biobank Director, other CRO leadership, CRO staff and researchers to support and coordinate projects Ensure necessary consents/authorizations are in place for sample collection Maintain study records and associated clinical data bases (RedCap) as needed Handle sample requests, procure needed authorizations, and process/deliver samples within agreed upon timelines Track tasks and deliverables to maintain accurate records and ensure projects meet timelines Performs additional duties as required as new studies are initiated Obtains informed consent for research studies Sample Collection, Processing and Banking: Ensure samples are collected and processed, labelled, stored and cataloged appropriately Perform DNA, RNA and protein extraction from blood and tissue samples Perform immunohistochemical staining of tissue samples Retrieve requested samples and prepare sample inventories/data reports as needed Prepare samples for shipping and receiving as needed per protocols Maintain sample data bases (freezerworks) Biobank Management: Maintain necessary biobank supplies Maintain service records and prepare invoices for services Work with the Biobank Director to ensure adequate updating and organization of protocols related to research studies, the overall organization of the biobank, as well as the maintenance and calibration of equipment. Operate and maintain a variety of scientific instrumentation (e.g. centrifuges, freezers, sample processing machines)
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree Minimum Experience: Lab experience Preferred Experience: Research expertise, IATA certification
Qualifications	Excellent communication skills related to: interacting professionally with researchers and clinicians interacting professionally with patients to obtain informed consent Documentation and writing skills Demonstrated leadership and motivational capabilities. Employment of universal biohazard safety precautions Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures Ability to perform basic filing, office procedures and word processing Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people Ability to deal with stressful situations Ability to function independently and manage one's own time and work tasks Ability to work as an effective research team member Ability to organize workflow
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	Preferred: IATA Certification
Computer Skills	n/a
Supervisory Responsibilities	No
Required operation of university owned vehicles	No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
Physical Demands	Standing
Working Conditions	Irregular Hours
Open Date	05/01/2025
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$20.92/hr
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$17.00/hr
Special Instructions to Applicants
About Loyola University Chicago	Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting	https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/32806