Biorepository Associate - 138047

Job Title SRA 2 NEX Location & Compensation Worksite: Moores Cancer Center Hiring Pay Scale: $31.23 - $37.29 / Hour Appointment Type: Career Appointment Percent: 100% Union: RX Contract Total Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday-Friday Job Overview The Moores Cancer Center (MCC) is one of just 55 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States and the only one in San Diego County. As a consortium cancer center, it is a collaborative partnership between the UCSD: encompassing 28 departments, 6 schools (School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Public Health, Jacobs School of Engineering, School of Biological Sciences & the School of Physical Sciences), UCSD Health oncology hospitals and clinics; the basic and public health research and outreach of San Diego State University (SDSU), and the basic and translational research of the La Jolla Institute of Immunology (LJI). These programs and units are dedicated to fulfilling the Moores Cancer Center's mission of reducing cancer's burden. MCC ranks among the top centers in the nation conducting cutting‑edge cancer research, providing advanced patient care, and serving the community through outreach and education programs. MCC offers challenging career opportunities in a fast‑paced and innovative environment, with opportunities for cross‑training, professional development, and progressive responsibility. MCC’s mission is to transform cancer care by driving exceptional scientific discoveries and innovations in prevention, detection, care, and training, with core values of Excellence, Innovation, Risk‑Taking, Collaboration, Diversity, and Service. Responsibilities Recruit Cancer Center and Medical Center patients for sample banking under supervision. Identify and obtain informed consent from patients seen in Cancer Center clinics or inpatients. Explain study nature, confidentiality, and procedures. Screen medical records and abstract relevant medical data per protocol. Coordinate with clinical laboratories for appropriate blood sample draw; draw blood samples as necessary (phlebotomy certified). Transport samples to lab per specifications, process for storage (including Ficoll separation of blood samples). Assist in creation and maintenance of a database that correlates samples with medical data; accurately record patient data into appropriate databases. Perform long‑term follow‑up of participating patients, requesting ongoing medical data as applicable. Act as liaison for the Biorepository with investigators/researchers at UCSD and the community. Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations. Other duties assigned as needed. Minimum Qualifications Theoretical knowledge of biology, microbiology, social sciences, or related field, as typically attained by a Bachelor's degree, or have equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with research protocol in order to screen patients for eligibility and orient participating physicians; experience with laboratory procedures and values and experience in interpreting them to determine patient eligibility and potential toxicities. Demonstrated ability to handle and process samples following SOPs, as well as prepare samples for shipping; knowledge to comply with the State of California laboratory guidelines/requirements regarding biosafety/universal precautions. Knowledge of medical terminology, oncology disease processes and treatments, oncology clinical research and related diagnostic and laboratory procedures. Experience in obtaining patient/participant informed consent to contribute biospecimens for research and/or to participate in research studies; ability to clearly answer questions relating to study and convey pertinent information. Ability to understand all aspects of the Biorepository Research Plan for biospecimens. Excellent interpersonal, as well as written and verbal communication skills to interact with a variety of personalities at all levels of the organization, exercising tact, mature judgment, diplomacy, and flexibility to promote positive working relationships and job effectiveness. Skill at negotiating with various personalities and developing internal and external network of contacts. Excellent phone etiquette skills. Demonstrated ability and knowledge of using computer software applications including word processing and database applications and email; accurate computer word-processing and database skills. Attention to detail required in file and record keeping duties. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations. Ability to interact with a large variety of physicians, healthcare professionals, cancer patients and families in a professional and pleasant manner. Ability to work independently and to establish priorities to meet multiple deadlines efficiently. Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects and work at multiple locations. Experience performing laboratory research experiments/duties. Ability to perform Ficoll separation and aliquoting of blood samples; experience working with sterile technique biosafety hoods and/or hazardous materials. Experience performing research duties in a clinical research environment; experience working with IRB and HIPAA policies regulating Biospecimen collection under NCI biospecimen collection guidelines. Preferred Qualifications Experience performing Phlebotomy (Phlebotomy Certification). Experience performing clinical research duties in a clinical research environment; experience working with IRB and HIPAA policies regulating biospecimen collection. Special Conditions Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical. Must successfully complete annual TB screen. Must be able to maintain confidentiality. Must be willing and able to work weekends and evenings when necessary. Must be able to travel to different locations. Must have access to reliable transportation. Pay Transparency Annual Full Pay Range: $65,208 - $104,901 (prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $31.23 - $50.24. Legal & Compliance When employed by the University of California, the employee must comply with the Policy on Vaccination Programs. Life‑support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable. UC San Diego Health Sciences emphasizes a smoke and tobacco free environment and a marijuana and drug free environment; employees may be subject to drug screening. Additional Information 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 status under state or federal law. UC San Diego maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed misconduct or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr San Diego Supercomputer Center