Research Project Manager A (OBGYN - Ovarian Cancer Research Center)

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Posted Job Title

Research Project Manager A (OBGYN - Ovarian Cancer Research Center)

Job Profile Title

Manager Research Project A

Job Description Summary

The OCRC Tumor Bio-Trust Collection is a GMP/GLP laboratory and service center in the Ovarian Cancer Research Center. The Research Project Manager (RPM) A reports to the Technical Director and is responsible for the entire life cycle of the specimens, starting from identifying potential patients, procurement in cooperation with HUP, PAH, and CCH surgical teams, to aseptic processing, through banking and inventory management, to retrieval and disbursement. All work is done independently with minimal supervision. Work schedule can be irregular which may require early arrival, evenings, weekends, and potentially holidays. The Research Project Manager maintains meticulous auditable records, in a HIPPA compliant manner, of all specimens collected so they can be linked back to the original donor or de-identified as appropriate. The RPM aids in regulatory compliance by tracking informed consents and writing and revising SOPs. RPM also assists in the writing and editing of informed consent forms (ICF). RPM is responsible for a majority of obtaining informed consent from patients which includes explaining the study, discussing risks and benefits, and answering any questions. Specimens include but are not limited to human blood, and solid and liquid tumor tissue. Processing skills include dissection, tissue sampling and prep, blood handling and gradient purification, and advanced cell culture techniques for working with primary cells. The RPM is responsible for monitoring and maintaining all laboratory equipment, supplies, and space, as well as creating requisitions for lab supplies. RPM is constantly improving work processes to meet the increased demands of the study. Such processes include working with Information Services from the health system to create an electronic version of the consent in PennChart. The RPM liaises with cooperative entities including clinicians from Gynecologic Oncology, Medical Oncology, and Pathology, clinical and translational research teams, staff at other facilities such as TTAB, Penn BioBank, and the Pathology Clinical Service Center, as well as facilities staff such as the building administrator. As a service center, the RPM is also responsible for communicating and assisting the consumers, both internal and external, to determine appropriate sample types identify the specimens they need and then fulfilling their requests. The Rapid Autopsy Program has many moving parts and requires coordination between the patient and their care team, the anatomic pathology department, the research team, and any necessary transportation. The RPM is an integral player by being the cent