Job Title: Protocol Associate/Translational Science, Oncology

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Location: Boston, MA
Hours/Schedule: Normal Business Hours
Type: Direct Hire

Overview
Position will be hybrid out of our Boston, MA. Prefer candidates with nearly 5 years experience but will consider others. Seeking candidate with 5 years of oncology study experience. Will assist with the management of laboratory projects and protocols including data coordination and communications among stakeholders for on-going and proposed research studies.
**Will consider someone with lesser experience, say 2-3 years The Protocol 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 ongoing and proposed research studies.

Responsibilities: Works with the Translational Science Team on ongoing 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 bank mergers and data harmonization.
Assists in the maintenance of electronic databases related to lab projects (LabTrack, Sample Tracking System, and others) on an ongoing basis.
Assists with delinquency monitoring pertaining to specimen submissions for active trials and retrospective studies on archived tissue, including interacting directly with sites to coordinate the submission of delinquent or additional specimens.
Supports Navigator concierge to liaise 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.

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

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