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Tissue Recovery Technician
BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR.
Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.
KBR is seeking a Tissue Recovery Technician to support our SPARC Program for KBR's Science and Space division. The SPARC program (Service Personnel Advancing Research on CTE) seeks to: 1) Provide education to service members, veterans, and their families on brain donation; 2) Register individuals for participation in the Brain Donation Awareness Registry;and 3) Recover whole specimens, process, and prepare for shipping using appropriate methods. The goal of this program is to support research that is ongoing at the Uniformed Services University's Brain Tissue Repository related to military brain injury and chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Under the direction of the Tissue Donor Coordinator, the Tissue Recovery Technician will be primarily responsible for reviewing donor consent documentation, and assisting local diener, coroner, or pathologist with donated specimens. They will document a recovery record for each donation. They will be responsible for sectioning and processing the tissue according to the protocols of the project and will prepare specimens for shipping.
The Tissue Recovery Technician must be available to work nights, weekends, and Holidays with previously scheduled on-call shifts.
General Administrative Responsibilities
• Assists in protection of the rights and welfare of all human research participants involved in research in accordance with federal regulations and sponsoring agency policies and procedures.
• Coordinates with staff to help ensure that clinical research and related activities are performed in accordance with Federal regulations and sponsoring agency policies and procedures.
• Assists in development of materials and tools necessary to appropriately train individuals involved in the conduct of the study around issues related to tissue processing.
This position will be on-call on a rotating and regular basis.
Protocol Preparation & Review
• Reviews and comprehends the protocol.
• Attends investigator meetings as required or requested.
• Collaborates to prepare IRB/HRPO and any other regulatory submission documents as required by the protocol. Prepares other study materials as requested. These study materials include but are not limited to the informed consent document, recovery records, and study data.
• Establishes and organizes study files, including but not limited to, regulatory binders, case report forms, study specific source documentation.
Informed Consent
• Reviews and comprehends documents related to the informed consent process.
• Reviews and confirms consent documentation for each donor.
Conduct of Research
• Reviews and develops a familiarity with the protocol, e.g., study proceedings and timelines, inclusion and exclusion criteria, confidentiality, privacy protections.
• Coordinates with local coroners, medical examiners, tissue transport providers, to facilitate brain donations for research.
• Collects data as required by the protocol.
• Maintains study timelines.
• Maintains adequate inventory of study supplies.
• Retains all study records in accordance with sponsor requirements and DoD policies and procedures.
• Maintains effective and ongoing communication with sponsor, research participants and supervisor during the course of the study.
• Works to manage the day-to-day activities of the study including problem solving, communication and protocol management.
Processing of Biospecimens
• Utilize aseptic technique to assist in all aspects of cadaveric Tissue Recovery according to established guidelines.
• Alternating 1 cm thick coronal sections will be immediately frozen or formalin-fixed. Alternating brain sections will be frozen on metal plates and placed in a dedicated ultralow (- 80C) freezer until shipping can be arranged with minimal transit time.
• Representative formalin-fixed samples will be used to establish the presence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) pathology. Formalin-fixed specimens will be sent for neuropathological assessment. If CTE is identified, corresponding frozen sections will be shipped to study personnel.
• Completes study documentation and maintains study files in accordance with sponsor requirements and DoD policies and procedures including, but not limited to, consent forms, Tissue Recovery record, etc.
• Adheres to guidelines and regulations on packing and shipping Biological Substances in accordance with US Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR) 49 CFR § 100-185, and IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
Protected Health Information
• Adheres to and supports all Federal regulations and DoD policies and procedures instituted to safeguard protected health information (PHI).
• Completes the appropriate level of training regarding the access, use, and disclosure of PHI in accordance with Federal regulations and DoD and sponsoring agency policies and procedures. Assists PI to assure that all personnel complete appropriate training.
• Cooperates with compliance and monitoring efforts regarding the access, use, and disclosure of PHI and reports instances of noncompliance to the appropriate compliance office.
Reporting
• Assists with scientific and compliance reporting requirements in accordance with federal regulations and sponsoring agency policies and procedures.
• Assist in reporting on the status of regulatory agreements/ actions, number of pending or executed brain recoveries, brain specimens processed, brain specimens shipped, and data collection progress to funding agency.
Project Closeout
• Assists in preparation of accurate and timely closeout documents to applicable federal agencies and the sponsoring agency in accordance with federal regulations and sponsoring agency policies and procedures.
• Arranges secure storage of study documents that will be maintained according to DoD policy or for the contracted length of time, whichever is longer.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
• Education: Must have a high school degree or equivalent and 2 years of clinical work experience in the medical field or medical research experience.
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
• Prior experience working in military environments and interacting with service member personnel and their families.
• Preferred Lab Assistant training or Associate's degree or higher.
• Experience in Tissue Recovery.---
KBR BENEFITS
KBR offers a wide range of benefits for their employees; we offer medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, retirement 401k, travel benefits, PTO, holidays, flexible work schedules, parental leave, military leave, education assistance, and the list goes on and on! We also support career advancement through professional training and development.
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.
These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Tissue Recovery Technician
BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR.
Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.
KBR is seeking a Tissue Recovery Technician to support our SPARC Program for KBR's Science and Space division. The SPARC program (Service Personnel Advancing Research on CTE) seeks to: 1) Provide education to service members, veterans, and their families on brain donation; 2) Register individuals for participation in the Brain Donation Awareness Registry;and 3) Recover whole specimens, process, and prepare for shipping using appropriate methods. The goal of this program is to support research that is ongoing at the Uniformed Services University's Brain Tissue Repository related to military brain injury and chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Under the direction of the Tissue Donor Coordinator, the Tissue Recovery Technician will be primarily responsible for reviewing donor consent documentation, and assisting local diener, coroner, or pathologist with donated specimens. They will document a recovery record for each donation. They will be responsible for sectioning and processing the tissue according to the protocols of the project and will prepare specimens for shipping.
The Tissue Recovery Technician must be available to work nights, weekends, and Holidays with previously scheduled on-call shifts.
General Administrative Responsibilities
• Assists in protection of the rights and welfare of all human research participants involved in research in accordance with federal regulations and sponsoring agency policies and procedures.
• Coordinates with staff to help ensure that clinical research and related activities are performed in accordance with Federal regulations and sponsoring agency policies and procedures.
• Assists in development of materials and tools necessary to appropriately train individuals involved in the conduct of the study around issues related to tissue processing.
This position will be on-call on a rotating and regular basis.
Protocol Preparation & Review
• Reviews and comprehends the protocol.
• Attends investigator meetings as required or requested.
• Collaborates to prepare IRB/HRPO and any other regulatory submission documents as required by the protocol. Prepares other study materials as requested. These study materials include but are not limited to the informed consent document, recovery records, and study data.
• Establishes and organizes study files, including but not limited to, regulatory binders, case report forms, study specific source documentation.
Informed Consent
• Reviews and comprehends documents related to the informed consent process.
• Reviews and confirms consent documentation for each donor.
Conduct of Research
• Reviews and develops a familiarity with the protocol, e.g., study proceedings and timelines, inclusion and exclusion criteria, confidentiality, privacy protections.
• Coordinates with local coroners, medical examiners, tissue transport providers, to facilitate brain donations for research.
• Collects data as required by the protocol.
• Maintains study timelines.
• Maintains adequate inventory of study supplies.
• Retains all study records in accordance with sponsor requirements and DoD policies and procedures.
• Maintains effective and ongoing communication with sponsor, research participants and supervisor during the course of the study.
• Works to manage the day-to-day activities of the study including problem solving, communication and protocol management.
Processing of Biospecimens
• Utilize aseptic technique to assist in all aspects of cadaveric Tissue Recovery according to established guidelines.
• Alternating 1 cm thick coronal sections will be immediately frozen or formalin-fixed. Alternating brain sections will be frozen on metal plates and placed in a dedicated ultralow (- 80C) freezer until shipping can be arranged with minimal transit time.
• Representative formalin-fixed samples will be used to establish the presence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) pathology. Formalin-fixed specimens will be sent for neuropathological assessment. If CTE is identified, corresponding frozen sections will be shipped to study personnel.
• Completes study documentation and maintains study files in accordance with sponsor requirements and DoD policies and procedures including, but not limited to, consent forms, Tissue Recovery record, etc.
• Adheres to guidelines and regulations on packing and shipping Biological Substances in accordance with US Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR) 49 CFR § 100-185, and IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
Protected Health Information
• Adheres to and supports all Federal regulations and DoD policies and procedures instituted to safeguard protected health information (PHI).
• Completes the appropriate level of training regarding the access, use, and disclosure of PHI in accordance with Federal regulations and DoD and sponsoring agency policies and procedures. Assists PI to assure that all personnel complete appropriate training.
• Cooperates with compliance and monitoring efforts regarding the access, use, and disclosure of PHI and reports instances of noncompliance to the appropriate compliance office.
Reporting
• Assists with scientific and compliance reporting requirements in accordance with federal regulations and sponsoring agency policies and procedures.
• Assist in reporting on the status of regulatory agreements/ actions, number of pending or executed brain recoveries, brain specimens processed, brain specimens shipped, and data collection progress to funding agency.
Project Closeout
• Assists in preparation of accurate and timely closeout documents to applicable federal agencies and the sponsoring agency in accordance with federal regulations and sponsoring agency policies and procedures.
• Arranges secure storage of study documents that will be maintained according to DoD policy or for the contracted length of time, whichever is longer.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
• Education: Must have a high school degree or equivalent and 2 years of clinical work experience in the medical field or medical research experience.
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
• Prior experience working in military environments and interacting with service member personnel and their families.
• Preferred Lab Assistant training or Associate's degree or higher.
• Experience in Tissue Recovery.---
KBR BENEFITS
KBR offers a wide range of benefits for their employees; we offer medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, retirement 401k, travel benefits, PTO, holidays, flexible work schedules, parental leave, military leave, education assistance, and the list goes on and on! We also support career advancement through professional training and development.
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.
These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
