This role involves designing, executing, and evaluating research projects within the department, focusing on both laboratory and clinical research. The position requires performing complex lab and field research, coordinating studies, and ensuring adherence to protocols for human subjects research. It suits a science-related graduate with laboratory experience who can manage multiple research tasks and contribute to improving study procedures.
Responsibilities
Design, execute, and evaluate research projects
Perform simple to complex laboratory/field research following prescribed protocols
Run thromboelastography on human blood samples and document results
Follow patient treatment courses and return visits to coordinate blood collection for research studies
Coordinate research studies with other labs and ensure subject information is deidentified and confidential
Adhere to all protocol and policy requirements for human subjects research, and ensure other support staff are updated and adhere to these protocols and policies such as CITI training
Screen and evaluate possible study subjects for clinical studies
Arrange and coordinate personalized and in-depth meetings with individual researchers and their personnel to assist with projects, review data, troubleshoot problems, determine next steps, and prepare documents for division-wide research meetings
Provide input for ways to improve study procedures and communication
Ensure necessary supplies and equipment for studies are in stock and working properly
Coordinate the monthly Division of Surgical Oncology research meeting and maintain a list of active and upcoming projects
Monitor the completion of tasks and their deadlines and present project updates
Maintain an updated list of projects, invite attendees, and monitor project progress
Build and maintain clinical databases for cancer patient outcomes
Collect and log patient blood and tumor samples for projects
Complete statistical analysis for research projects
Write results of research projects, including creation of Figures and Tables
Perform a wide variety of physical, chemical, or biological experiments using simple to complex lab/field procedures as directed and required by the specific research program following prescribed protocol
Observe and record appropriate data and check results for accuracy and completeness
Report observations to the PI
Perform statistical computations and prepare data; prepare graphic presentations and assist in the processing of information generated from research experimentation and/or analysis
Operate, calibrate, clean, and perform routine maintenance on specialized lab/field equipment
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Prepare reagents, media, and solutions to prepare/maintain specimens for analysis
Demonstrate basic techniques and equipment to laboratory personnel, research fellows, residents, and students
Maintain required records, statistics, reports, etc., as mandated by federal or state laws and/or institutional policies
Procure supplies, materials, and equipment required for laboratory or field use in carrying out research
Sterilize and clean glassware and dispose of specimens, media, and other materials using appropriate procedures
Maintain established department/school policies, procedures, objectives, and quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Science-Related Field
Nice to have:
Six (6) Months of Laboratory Experience
The West Virginia University Health System, which operates under the brand WVU Medicine, is West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest employer with more than 3,400 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, 35,000 employees, and $7 billion in total operating revenues.
