Biospecimen Coordinator

The Biospecimen Coordinator is a skilled, independent professional who performs all tissue handling practices for CCG research projects in collaboration with other Biospecimen Coordinators and under the management of the Biospecimen Acquisition Team Lead. This position is responsible for collecting tissue samples from clinical sites across Dana-Farber and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. This role is also responsible for collecting all research biopsies for Dana-Farber through a join Dana-Farber / Brigham and Women’s Hospital initiative which streamlines all research biopsy collections from Cross Sectional Interventional Radiology (CSIR).

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
 

• Collects and allocates tissue samples for CCG from clinical sites across DFCI and BWH
• Responsible for all DFCI research biopsy collections in CSIR
• Works with study teams across Dana-Farber and CSIR to ensure research biopsies are collected efficiently and appropriately
• Prepares samples for shipment
• Enters and maintains data to ensure accurate records of all specimens
• Communicates with study and clinical teams across DFCI and BWH to ensure accurate research tissue collections
• Ensures proper handling of all specimens

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.  

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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$43,600.00 - $49,900.00