Research Assistant, Biospecimen: Oncology Administration

Newport Beach, CA, United States

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The Research Assistant - Biospecimen supports the coordination and execution of translational research projects involving biospecimens. Assists in the creation and curation of biospecimen cohorts to enable tissue-based diagnostics, cancer biomarker discovery, and multi-omics profiling. Ensures accurate tracking, handling, and documentation of specimens in compliance with institutional protocols and regulatory standards. Supports molecular pathologists and collaborates with clinical, pathology, and research teams to integrate biospecimens into broader precision medicine initiatives.

• Coordinates the collection, verification, and non-clinical processing of human tissue specimens from clinical trials, research studies, and biorepositories.
• Creates curated biospecimen cohorts by annotating datasets and maintaining accurate sample metadata.
• Ensures adherence to IRB protocols, HIPAA regulations, and biospecimen handling standards throughout all research activities.
• Manages biospecimen inventory systems and generates status reports to support investigator needs.
• Serves as liaison between clinical, pathology, data services, and research teams to ensure proper sample handling, annotation, and compliance .
• Assists with research quality assurance activities, including data collection, tracking, and follow-up.
• Supports the manuscript preparation, grant submissions, and scientific presentations through specimen data management and project documentation.
• Maintains organized records of protocols, results, and annotations in databases and electronic notebooks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a research or clinical laboratory setting preferred (internships, coursework, or capstone projects may substitute).
• Experience with histology, molecular biology, or digital pathology platforms preferred.

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the  U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.

• Job Identification 127923
• Job Category Laboratory Services
• Posting Date 01/28/2026, 08:26 PM
• Apply Before 02/27/2026, 08:26 PM
• Job Shift Day
• Locations One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach, CA, 92663, US