Sr. Biospecimen Coordinator

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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.

Under the supervision of the Biospecimen Lab Manager, the Senior Biospecimen Coordinator supports the clinical research efforts of the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (CFCCC) by providing comprehensive coordination and data management of specimen correlative trials 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 and coordinating all aspects of the correlative specimen trials for protocol specific requirements, research procedures, research chart preparation, data collection and record keeping. Attends clinic to assist the Principal Investigator (PI) with recruitment, screening, consenting, administering questionnaires, answer research patient questions, schedules appointments, etc.
Serve as the liaison to sponsors, governing agencies and facilitate transmission of verbal and written communication to national cooperative oncology groups, pharmaceutical companies and other research entities as needed. The incumbent is also responsible for maintaining communication with all elements of a multi-level research network, including attending Disease Oriented Teams (DOTs) meetings, interacting with sponsoring agencies including National Cancer Institute, and compliance and regulatory groups such as the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and sponsor monitors.
The incumbent is responsible to provide mentorship and guidance to other Biospecimen Coordinators, demonstrating best practices, and provides ongoing analysis of internal processes and provides recommendations for new policies and procedures to improve overall operational efficiency and customer service.

Required

• Experience working in a clinical and/or research laboratory environment
• Experience with clinical research and data collection
• Experience working with and processing biological specimens
• Experience with clinical research and data collection
• Ability to interact with the public, faculty, and staff
• Ability to establish and maintain detailed and accurate files and records
• Strong organizational and verbal communication skills
• 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 analyze problems, implement solutions and multitask
• Ability to work within a deadline-driven structure
• Working knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of Electronic Data Capture(EDC) and Electronic Medical Record(EMR) Systems i.e. EPIC, Medidata RAVE, Medio

Experience

• 5 to 7 Years of related work experience with Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science, or equivalent experience Required
• Extensive experience with various types of human subject clinical trials (Phase I-IV) i.e.,National Group, Industrial, and Investigator-authored. Preferred

Education

• 5 to 7 Years of related work experience with Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science, or equivalent experience Required

Preferred:

• Current nationally-recognized clinical research coordinator certification (e.g. Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA), Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), etc.)

Special Conditions:

• May require travel to satellite sites and Irvine Campus.

Total Rewards

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
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy .
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 (949) 824-0500 or [email protected].