DESCRIPTION

The Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute (ACTRI), an organized research unit at UCSD, is an NIH-funded Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) institution that provides the infrastructure to support high-quality and innovative translational research. ACTRI's vision is to translate scientific discoveries into improved health by delivering education, training and infrastructure for clinical research in the San Diego area and beyond. Mike Hogarth, M.D. and Davey Smith M.D. are the principal investigators on ACTRI’s CTSA grant. The ACTRI functions under the direction of Gary S. Firestein, M.D., Director, and Senior Associate Vice Chancellor Health Sciences at UC San Diego.

The CCR provides resources to perform human subject research, including a newly renovated clinic located in Linda Vista and an 18,000 sq.ft. research clinic, located in La Jolla. Operational and Clinical resources include coordinators, nurses, project managers, regulatory support, phase I unit, infusion center, pharmacy, DEXA scans, cardiac phenotyping, exercise physiology, and additional clinical services. Expertise and resources to assist with study design and recruitment strategies are available, as well as novel informatics tools to identify and recruit research participants in a confidential and culturally sensitive manner. Vouchers are available for projects, and can provide clinical services without cost to the investigator.

Under direction of the ACTRI Clinic Manager, the Hospital Laboratory Technician manages day to day activities of a research laboratory. Performs a wide variety of technical procedures in a laboratory or other facility directly involved in research patient-care activities. Responsible for performing sample request handling, blood sample acquisition, accessioning of blood and tissue sample requests, including frequent handling of blood, urine and CSF samples, assists with preparation of blood and tissue material send-out for testing, packages materials to ship, tracks samples and tissue materials in department and at other UCSD locations, does follow up to locate missing materials, files reports, reports incomplete orders and questions on requests to designated staff, delivers samples to UCSD lab. Performs technical tasks as directed and trained. Responsible for ensuring that; Laboratory Hazard Assessment Tool (LHAT) is kept up to date, Hazard Control Plans (HCPs) are created for high hazard equipment/processes and chemicals used in the laboratory and that non-ACTRI staff using laboratory facilities follow appropriate EH&S policies and procedures. Ensures clinic successfully completes annual EH&S audit. Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science; One (1) year of related lab experience, preferably in a large complex healthcare organization, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, calmly and efficiently, and to cope with and prioritize variable workloads under variable work demands, producing laboratory results in a timely fashion.

• Demonstrated accuracy and efficiency in positive patient identification when performing laboratory tests and transcribing laboratory results.

• Knowledge of proper sterile and safety procedures in a laboratory setting.

• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing.

• Knowledge of patient confidentiality regulations in accordance with State and Clinical guidelines.

• Ability to maintain a sanitary, safe lab and comply with state and OSHA regulations.

• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of professional staff and patients with tact and diplomacy.

• Demonstrated ability to instruct and demonstrate technical procedures to physicians, lab technicians, residents and fellows.

• Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory equipment.

• Previous leadership experience in a related laboratory position.

• Demonstrated high accuracy in work performance and attention to detail.

• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access).

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT).

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule - days, evenings and nights as needed.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.