Asst. Biospecimen Coordinator

Overview

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.

• Support all aspects of the study specimen process for patients participating in cancer‑related clinical trials, including collecting, processing, storing, shipping, and tracking specimens under specific research protocol requirements and laboratory techniques.
• Provide general maintenance and organization of the Cancer Center research laboratory, including maintaining laboratory equipment, ordering supplies, tracking equipment service agreements, ensuring proper equipment operation, and maintaining and updating standard operating procedures.

• 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.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving capabilities to resolve concerns that arise unexpectedly.
• Research, evaluate information, and prepare concise, well‑organized reports, summaries, and correspondence.
• Organize and prioritize a complex, dynamic workload.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines despite interruptions.
• Independent discretion and sound judgment.
• Work collegially and cooperatively in a small office and maintain cooperative relationships.
• Interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Prioritize assignments and achieve high productivity/quality within short time frames and rigid deadlines.
• Work independently, take initiative and follow through on assignments.
• Think critically, compile data from various sources, analyze data and prepare reports.
• Demonstrate integrity, honesty, confidentiality, positive attitude and professional appearance.
• Attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of related work experience.

• Experience with cancer‑related research.
• Extensive experience with various types of human subject clinical trials.
• Experience with clinical trial management systems, preferably OnCore.

• May require coordinating and processing specimens outside of normal business hours.
• May require travel to satellite sites.
• Compensation: $55,000.00–$88,550.00 (salary range).
• Benefits include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and various discounts.

Applicants must comply with background check, live scan, legal right to work, vaccination policies, smoke & tobacco policy, drug‑free environment, California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, E‑Verify, pre‑placement health evaluation, and other applicable policies.

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.