Biospecimen Coordinator

Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

• Bachelor’s degree. Experience may substitute for minimum education requirements. (Associate Degree plus minimum of 2 years of experience).
• IATA certification (may be obtained after hire).

Preferred education experience and skills:

• IATA certification (may be obtained after hire).
• Exposure to clinical trials or related health field.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent oral/written communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent reading comprehension.
• Good people skills and ability to work with different professionals within and outside the department and COH
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to accommodate special circumstances and make correct decisions under tight timelines
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and think critically
• Foster/promote a positive image and professional appearance
• Sensitivity to intercultural relations
• Sensitivity to the maintenance of confidentiality
• Access data in computer data bases
• Compile data
• Proofread documents
• Research information
• Troubleshoot problems
• Use computer packages
• Use word-processing software
• Microsoft products.

Machines/Equipment:

• Calculator
• Computer peripheral equipment
• Fax
• Personal computer
• Photocopier
• Lab Coat or Apron
• If responsible for specimen handling:  Eye Protection/Goggles, Face Protection, Gown, Mask, Non-Sterile Medical Gloves, Sterile Medical Gloves, Respirator.

Working / Environmental Conditions:

• Atmosphere and environment associated with an office setting
• Atmosphere and environment associated with patient care areas
• Tobacco free campus
• Subject to many interruptions
• Occasionally subjected to irregular hours
• Requires judgment that could affect image of City of Hope
• Occasional pressure due to deadline requirements
• Occasional local travel required
• Exposed to material of a confidential nature on a regular basis
• Frequent pressure due to daily timelines and inquiries
• Subject to regularly changing priorities and work assignments
• Subject to handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Possible exposure to infectious, radioactive or biohazardous agents
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Contact with patients/patient families under varied circumstances
• Subject to situations involving grief processes & related issues.

Additional Information:

• To protect the health of patients and staff and to comply with new State of California mandates, City of Hope staff are required to show proof of full vaccination by September 30, 2021.  Compliance is a condition of employment.

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.