Asst. Biospecimen Coordinator

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

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The NCI-designated Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (CFCCC) is a campus-wide multidisciplinary matrix organization whose goal is to promote and enhance cancer-relevant research and patient care at UC Irvine. The CFCCC provides research resources to its ~175 members engaged in research and offers multidisciplinary cancer care to its patients.

Your Role on the Team

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.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

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 Preferred:

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. Special Conditions:

May require coordinating and processing specimens outside of normal business hours.

May require travel to satellite sites. Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

Background Check and Live Scan

Legal Right to work in the United States

Vaccination Policies

Smoking and Tobacco Policy

Drug Free Environment The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

E-Verify

Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

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Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at or .

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization