Specimen processing including, labeling, aliquoting, shipping, and archival of specimens for TrialNet and Radiant research projects.
Unit responsibilities include receipt, accessioning, and labeling of human samples for the NIH
funded TrialNet Type I Diabetes Research project and Radiant. Database entry of HIPAA compliant
specimen receipt, documenting courier air bill, shipping information, study identifier, physician submitters,
all test numbers, and specific identification information.
Operation and maintenance of UF TrialNet/Radiant database including data transfers to/from the
TrialNet/Radiant Coordinating Center at the University of South Florida.
Client services interactions for the TrialNet Type I Diabetes Research Project/Radiant, including but
not limited to sample status inquiry by telephone or facsimile from all physician submitters and/or
designated Affiliate Clinical Centers, locating and resolving any discrepant and/or missing samples or
data inconsistencies through creative problem solving.
Quality assurance procedures for specimen identifiers which involve the proofreading and editing
of all specimen submissions. Monthly creation of established quality assurance data related to
TrialNet/Radiant research project operations.
Maintain Diabetes specimen repository including assuring equipment maintenance and
maintenance of archive database. Additional specimen retrieval projects including the distribution
(shipment) of specimens as required by TrialNet/Radiant project. Other duties as assigned.
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