Clinical Research Supervisor 1

Responsibilities 

The UC Davis Pathology Biorepository (UCDPB) Clinical Research Supervisor is a health professional that will independently manage all aspects of the daily operation of the UCDPB including, but not limited to IRB matters (submissions of renewals and modifications, database management, supervision of research coordinators, protocol development, creation of staff training programs, quality management programs as well as chemical safety programs following CAP requirements, retrospective patient consent, clinical annotation, processing of fresh and frozen tissues, oversight of blood collections, coordination of website requests and recharges, and problem solving of any issues that arise during a regular workday. 

In addition to the daily biorepository management, the Clinical Research Supervisor will develop new and revise existing policies & procedures (when indicated), actively support the Chemistry/Hematology Biobank (CHB), Pathology and other departments in developing best practices for laboratories in regard to biospecimen collection, IRB submissions and the protection of human research subjects.

This position will also facilitate hiring, orienting, training and evaluating new staff. 

The UCDPB Clinical Research Supervisor will also provide guidance and expertise to Pathology faculty regarding grant proposals including budgeting, submissions to the UC Davis Office of Research, IRB, Compliance Office and others.

Required Qualifications

Applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification if required of the position.

• A bachelor’s Degree in a science or health-related field, or an equivalent combination of education/experience or several years of managing a biorepository
• Experience writing policies & procedures including quality management programs
• Experience creating staff training modules.
• Database management experience.
• Experience and/or training in principles of supervision, and knowledge of university, state and federal laws and guidelines.
• Excellent writing skills including ability to compose progress reports, submit grant proposals and develop biorepository policies & procedures while utilizing correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of relevant Federal, State, and local laws and regulations in regards to all aspects of the protection of human research subjects where it pertains to the NCI Best Practices and the Code of Federal Regulations (45 CFR Part 46).
• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines on multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent editing and proofreading skills
• Demonstrated history of service excellence, leadership, creativity, integrity, flexibility, and initiative.