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We are seeking a Core Facility Specialist II.  The Central Kit Service (CKS) Technologist II is responsible for performing core facility tasks including preparing kits; delivering prepared kits to the outpatient oncology clinics, the Central Processing Core (CPC) and other locations on campus; ordering supplies, receiving shipments and preparing monthly billing reports.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Independently prepares study/visit-specific specimen collection kits including complex visits or kit substitutions and completes requisition forms for subject visits based on core facility procedures and study-specific instructions (SCI).
• Understands and uses the electronic inventory/barcode system to record prepared or destroyed study-specific kits and supplies and enter received kits and supplies.
• Receives, organizes and maintains the kit and supplies inventories, including breaking down expired kits, sorting recycled supplies and ordering local supplies.
• Transports kits to outpatient oncology clinics, Central Processing Core and other locations on campus.
• Picks up kits or materials from other departments on campus for transport to the Central Kit facility.
• Trains new staff members on core facility workflows and kit preparation.
• Perform competency on select study kit build procedures and review kits prepared by other CKS staff.
• Track itemized service activities to prepare monthly billing reports to ensure study teams are charged appropriately.
• Understands the role of senior team members and Management, accepts constructive guidance.
• Other duties as assigned by the CKS Operations Director.
• Required to work on a rotating shift as assigned by management.
• Scope of Responsibility:
• Knows the informal policies, procedures and practices necessary to conduct the normal function of a specific section, unit, or work area.
• Ensures compliance with environmental health and safety guidelines.
• Is aware of the role of the position and its potential impact on the working unit.

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year laboratory and/or clinical research experience performing relevant techniques.
• High School Diploma/GED or AA degree with some science coursework and laboratory experience performing relevant techniques may substitute for education to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula Certificate from technical institute or internship experience preferred.

Classified Title: Core Facility Technologist II 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CD  
Starting Salary Range: Min $17.00 - Max $30.00 (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F, 830-500 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: SOM Onc Specimen Accessioning and Bank 
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

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