Hoag Health System · 19 hours ago
Research Assistant, Biospecimen: Oncology Administration
One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach, CA, 92663, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$26.04/hr - $40.29/hr
1+ years expHoag Health System is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California. The Research Assistant - Biospecimen supports the coordination and execution of translational research projects involving biospecimens and collaborates with various teams to ensure compliance and proper handling of specimens.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field required
Preferred
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
Company
Hoag Health System
Hoag is a nonprofit, regional health care delivery system in Orange County, California.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Robert Braithwaite
President and Chief Executive Officer
Eric Cheung
Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel, Senior Vice President
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