Description
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Description
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the
Clinical Research Assistant provides both administrative and clinical support
for the laboratory. Responsibilities include preparing and managing daily
laboratory resources, processing and shipping biological specimens with dry
ice, obtaining liquid nitrogen, preparing lab kits and supplies, and disposing
of biohazard materials. The role also involves maintaining confidential filing
systems, performing data entry, preparing correspondence, answering phone
calls, and handling faxing, photocopying, and scanning. Additional duties
include updating research charts and study logs, preparing investigational drug
reports, and obtaining study participant records from internal and external
sources.
The Clinical Research Assistant also supports study
operations by transporting records and charts between clinic locations,
assisting with physician signatures, coordinating campus tours for sponsor
representatives, and reviewing research coordinator schedules. Other
responsibilities include assisting in tumor collection and freezing samples in
liquid nitrogen, picking up and returning oral medications for documentation,
and managing lab manuals and study materials. The position requires attending
meetings as needed and performing other duties in support of the lab’s research
and clinical activities.
Salary Range: $23.12 – $27.20 Hourly
Qualifications
All Required:
- Excellent
interpersonal skills to effectively interact with campus departments and
the public - Ability
to prioritize workload and ensure confidentiality - Ability
to use a personal computer and other standard office and lab equipment - Ability
to answer incoming calls and take appropriate and detailed messages - Ability
to file accurately in both alphabetical and numerical sequence - Ability
to work in a fast-paced environment and to shift priorities to meet
deadlines - Skills
in performing duties with frequent interruptions and/or distractions - Willingness
to travel between UCLA Westwood and COCPs - Ability
to compose correspondence, prepare logs, and complete research
forms/documents using clear and concise English grammar - Ability
to compose letters and memos using clear and concise English grammar - Ability
to work with a high level of accuracy especially when preparing lab
specimens for shipment and/or delivery to clinical research laboratories - Ability
to lift/push/pull equipment such as fax machine, computers, large amounts
of documents and boxes. Replace large water bottle on water cooler
as needed. Ability to lift/push/pull up to approximately 50 lbs. - Facility
with medical terminology and a strong understanding of the delivery of
medical care.