Employment Type: Permanent Staff (SHRA)

　　Vacancy ID: P018599

　　Position Summary/Description:

　　THIS IS A TIME - LIMITED POSITION WITH AN ESTIMATED DURATION OF 2 YEARS .

　　This Research Specialist position in the Tissue Procurement Facility/Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center is responsible for the procurement and preparation of distribution samples of malignant and non-malignant tissue and blood products from UNCH operating rooms and pathology suites following policies and procedures for such collection, storage, processing, and distribution as set up by the Tissue Procurement and Analysis Core Facility. Interaction with investigations is also included to ensure that tissue is collected according to specific criteria of a research study. Obtaining all necessary paperwork is needed prior to tissue procurement as well as following all established policies associated with responsible procurement and handling of human specimens. The Research Specialist will be responsible for ensuring informed consent was obtained, required registrations are in place, and the procurement and processing of samples follows GCP , HIPAA , and established policies associated with responsible procurement and handling of human specimens.

　　The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, founded in 1975, is one of 49 National Cancer Institute ( NCI )-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the country. The Center’s mission is to reduce cancer occurrence and death in North Carolina and the nation through research, treatment, training, and outreach.

　　The UNC Tissue Procurement Facility ( TPF ) provides a centralized facility for the procurement, processing, storage, analysis, and distribution of malignant and non-malignant tissue for use by UNC Lineberger Cancer Center Members and sponsored nonmembers in basic, population, translational and clinical research studies. The TPF’s mission is achieved by providing investigators with a centralized, coordinated, quality-controlled, and quality-assured facility for the procurement, processing, storage, and distribution of biologic specimens.

　　Education and Experience:

　　Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

　　AA/EEO Statement:

　　The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.