Research Coordinator

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:	UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location	Omaha, NE
Requisition Number:	Staff_13250
Department	Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology 50000521
Business Unit	College of Medicine
Reg-Temp	Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule	Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Remote/Telecommuting	No remote/telecommuting opportunity
Position Summary	Coordinates a diverse group of projects between UNMC campus principal investigators and the Tissue Sciences Facility, Tissue Procurement Services, and Pathology Tissue Bank. Leads services in study specific protocols, mediates the development and billing of pathology study fees, and assists in the oversight of laboratory personnel. In addition, the position is expected to contribute to study proposals and methodology of grants, study applications, and manuscripts for publication.
Position Details	Additional Information
Posting Category	Research - Non Academic
Working Title	Research Coordinator
Job Title	Research/Ag Specialist
Salary Grade	RA23S
Appointment Type	B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY
Salary Range	$60,500 - $90,800/annual
Job Requisition Begin Date	07/26/2024
Application Review Date	08/05/2024
Review Date Information:	Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:	Bachelor's degree
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)	Biology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related scientific field.
Required Experience	4 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:	Experience in research or clinical laboratory setting with knowledge of methods and procedures related to study design, project coordination, regulatory compliance, tissue banking, and/or histopathological techniques.
Required License	No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Required Computer Applications:	Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
Required Other Computer Applications:	Scientific data analysis software
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:	Knowledge of research methodology and techniques. Knowledge of histology laboratory operations. Skilled in tissue processing and paraffin embedding, microtomy, and tissue staining. Ability to maintain accurate records and handle data efficiently. Ability to analyze, document, and interpret laboratory and statistical data. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work in collaboration with multiple laboratory managers, research study coordinators, and medical faculty across clinical and research operations. Willingness to accept training in new techniques, technologies and computer software applications.
Preferred Education:	Master's degree
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:	Biology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related scientific field.
Preferred Experience:	More than four years in research or clinical laboratory setting with direct experience in methods and procedures related to study design, project coordination, regulatory compliance, tissue banking, and histopathological techniques.
Preferred License:	Yes
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:	HTL (ASCP) or HT (ASCP)
Preferred Computer Applications:	Not Applicable
Preferred Other Computer Applications:	Laboratory Information Management Systems and Ariba
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:	Strong organizational skills and flexibility in workload. Skilled in immunohistochemical applications and assay development.
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EEO Statement

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Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related scientific field?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have a minimum of four years experience in a research or clinical laboratory setting with knowledge of methods and procedures related to study design, project coordination, regulatory compliance, tissue banking, and/or histopathological techniques?
- Yes
- No
* If you do have a minimum of four years experience in research or clinical laboratory setting with knowledge of methods and procedures related to study design, project coordination, regulatory compliance, tissue banking, and/or histopathological techniques, please elaborate (if No, indicate NA).
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have experience with scientific data analysis software?
- Yes
- No
* How did you hear about this position?
- Careerlink
- Employee Referral
- HERC
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Lincoln Journal Star
- Linkedin
- Omaha World Herald
- UNMC Job Site
- Facebook
- NEWorks
- Handshake
- Other
* If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.
(Open Ended Question)
* Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
- Yes
- No