Asst. Biospecimen Coordinator

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Biospecimen Lab Manager, the Assistant Biospecimen Coordinator (ABC) supports the clinical research efforts by coordinating and processing biological specimens for cancer related protocols according to current Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), internal standard operating procedures (SOPs) and University policies and procedures. The incumbent is responsible for supporting all aspects of the study specimen process for patients participating in cancer related clinical trials, which includes: collecting, processing, storing, shipping, and tracking under specific research protocol requirements and laboratory techniques. In addition, this individual is responsible for providing general maintenance and organization of the Cancer Center research laboratory. This includes: maintaining laboratory equipment, ordering supplies, tracking equipment service agreements, ensuring proper equipment operation, and maintaining and updating standard operating procedures.

Requirements

Experience working with and processing biological specimens
Experience working in a clinical laboratory environment
Experience with clinical research and data collection
Ability to interact with the public, faculty, and staff
Ability to establish and maintain files and records
Strong organizational and verbal communication skills
Willingness to work as a supportive, cooperative member of an interdisciplinary team
Demonstrated high-level communication skills to convey information in a clear and concise way, synthesizing information and presenting it to others
Demonstrated problem solving capabilities to resolve concerns that arise unexpectedly
Demonstrated ability to research, properly evaluate information, and prepare concise, well organized reports, summaries, and correspondence
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize a complex and dynamic workload
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines, despite interruptions
Ability to independently exercise discretion and sound judgment
Ability to work collegially and cooperatively in a small office and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
Demonstrated skill in interacting with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds
Ability to prioritize assignments and achieve high productivity/quality with short time frames, under rigid deadlines, and /or in environments with frequent workload changes and competing demands
Skill in working independently, taking initiative and following through on assignments
Ability to think critically, compiles data from various sources, analyze data, and prepare reports.
Ability to work both independently and as part of team
Ability to take initiative and demonstrate strong commitment to duties
Ability to analyze problems, implement solutions and multitask
Ability to work within a deadline-driven structure
Demonstrated experience in maintaining flexibility and adaptability while implementing institutional change
High level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality
Foster and promote a positive attitude and professional appearance
Strong attention to detail
Working knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
1-3 Years of related work experience with Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science, or
Experience working with and processing biological specimensequivalent experience
Experience working in a clinical laboratory environment
Experience with clinical research and data collection

Nice To Haves

Experience with cancer-related research.
Extensive experience with various types of human subject clinical trials i.e., National Group, Industrial, and Investigator-authored.
Experience with clinical trial management systems, preferably OnCore.

Responsibilities

collecting, processing, storing, shipping, and tracking under specific research protocol requirements and laboratory techniques
maintaining laboratory equipment
ordering supplies
tracking equipment service agreements
ensuring proper equipment operation
maintaining and updating standard operating procedures