Cord Blood Donation Research Laboratory Specialist

3 weeks ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States Brigham and Women's Hospital Full time

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for coordinating the donation of umbilical cord blood from the Brigham and Women's Hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for educating expecting parents, obtaining informed consent, attending childbirth, collecting and shipping umbilical cord blood units and maternal blood samples, and all related procedures and paperwork.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Educate potential donors about public cord blood banking and the differences between private and public donation using IRB-approved consent forms and center-specific brochures.

2. Follow Standard Operating Procedures of the Carolinas Cord Blood Bank (CCBB) at Duke University and Brigham and Women's Hospital Cord Blood Donation Program:

  • Determine study eligibility
  • Obtain informed consent
  • Collect and process umbilical cord blood units following universal and standard precautions
  • Complete follow-up for eligible units
  • Record and enter confidential study information
  • Package and ship cord blood and maternal samples following universal and standard precautions
  • Maintain sterile collection room
  • Assemble study packets and promotional materials
  • Participate in internal and external quality control audits

3. Report adverse events and deviations per CCBB and BWH procedures.

4. Perform administrative tasks as assigned by Program Manager and/or CCI leadership, including global supply management, education of OB/Gyn staff, distribution of promotional and marketing materials, budgeting and revenue tracking, prospective donor management, and communication of program status and hours with BWH staff.

Requirements:

A Bachelor's Degree is required, with 1-3 years of relevant experience in a healthcare setting, such as stem cell donor services, clinical trials coordination, or clinical laboratory technician. Specialized Cord Blood Collection training will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications:

Outstanding interpersonal communication and customer service skills, experience with aseptic techniques/methods, familiarity with Medical Terminology and Hospital procedures, self-motivation, and ability to work in a team environment, attention to detail, and data entry experience.



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