Clinical Trials Inventory Planner

• Oversee the timely delivery of lab supplies and patient collection kits to the Clinical Trial Laboratories, ensuring smooth operations on a daily basis.
• Demonstrate flexibility by promptly assisting with the delivery of urgent patient collection kits on an ad-hoc basis, prioritizing patient care needs.
• Maintain the organization and functionality of surplus bin and the supply room, optimizing accessibility and efficiency.
• Proactively manage inventory by ordering supplies as needed, minimizing disruptions to research activities.
• Foster effective communication by liaising with relevant individuals to coordinate upcoming deadlines, meetings, and other essential activities, promoting cohesive teamwork and task alignment.

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with study investigators, internal reviewers (e.g., Surveillance Committee), and external agencies (e.g., pharmaceutical sponsors, governmental study sponsors like the National Cancer Institute or Food and Drug Administration), ensuring clarity and compliance with protocols.
• Diligently complete required forms and adhere to institutional, state, and federal regulations throughout all phases of study initiation, conduct, and termination, maintaining meticulous records and upholding ethical standards.
• Professionally manage office phone calls, ensuring prompt and courteous responses to inquiries while effectively screening and directing calls to appropriate personnel.
• Facilitate seamless operations by promptly informing relevant staff members of absences and arranging coverage for essential functions, promoting continuity and efficiency in daily activities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Required: Associate's Degree Business or science-related field
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Business or science-related field

• Required: One year experience in a laboratory or materials management position. With preferred degree, no experience required
• May substitute required education degree with additional years of related experience on a one-to-one basis
• Preferred: Experience in inventory management, warehouse, healthcare, or laboratory environment; familiarity with inventory management systems or data entry platforms; and basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel skills

• Preferred: CCRC - Certified Clinical Research Coordinator or CCRP - Certified Clinical Research Professional or CCRA - Cert Clin Research Assoc

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, paid time off , retirement , tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html