Research Project Coordinator

Job Description

Position Purpose

The Research Project Coordinator is responsible for the recovery and dissection of human eye tissue for research as well as the collection of all necessary medical, behavioral, laboratory, and other data to ensure quality research screening. The coordinator works closely with the Scientific Director and other members of the research team to coordinate tissue collection with tissue requests.

All Research Recovery Coordinators are dedicated to the highest ethical standards and are trained to use surgical aseptic techniques to ensure that tissue is recovered safely with respect and dignity to the donor and their family. All Research Coordinators are trained in a manner to ensure compliance with and adherence to LWVI Policies and Procedures. All Research Coordinators must be good stewards of the donor’s gift and to those who will receive this precious gift for research. The coordinator will also assist in the successful execution of internal and external research projects to enable sight saving research for partners around the globe.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of LWVI and exhibits a personal commitment to organ donation.
• Receives requests and supports the placement process for timely delivery of the highest quality transplant tissue for LWVI customers.
• Performs dissection / preparation of research tissues as specified by research request.
• Travels throughout respective recovery area (via automobile) to collect eye tissue and medical records (50% time)
• Performs efficient and quality surgical recovery of human eye tissue for research.
• Performs donor medical history reviews and physical assessments including gross evaluation of ocular tissues.
• Copies or obtains complete and accurate medical charts, behavioral data, laboratory data, blood specimens, and other pertinent data from the recovery site and other appropriate agencies.
• Familiarity with Hospitals Policies in our service area as well as Medical Examiner’s Policies.
• Employs Universal Precautions and appropriate safety precautions at all times.
• Familiarity with working relationship with Organ Procurement Organization.
• Transport eye tissue to / from LWVI facility according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Interacts professionally and respectfully as a representative of LWVI in hospital, funeral home, and transplant / donation settings.
• Operating and maintains company vehicles as required.
• Performs facility cleaning and equipment maintenance as required.
• Maintains patient and organizational confidentiality at all times.
• Assist with packaging and shipping as needed.
• Must be able and willing to work with human tissue samples.
• Perform all job functions in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations, Eye Bank Associate of American Medical Standards, and LWVI SOPs
• Performs basic research lab work functions, training will be provided
• Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Schedule and Travel

Work Environment

The work is performed primarily in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

As an equal opportunity employer, every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. Lions World Vision Institute does not discriminate based on race, color, sex / gender, political ideology, religion / creed, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, national origin, color, military or veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws. Lions World Vision Institute is committed to a diverse workforce and is also committed to a barrier-free employment process. In order to ensure reasonable accommodations with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, individuals that require accommodations in the job application process for a posted position may contact us at (800) 214-6356 for assistance. Lions World Vision Institute will use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Current LWVI Employees should also contact the Human Resources department to notify them of your submission.