Description
UCLA HEALTH
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Description
Under
the direct supervision of the Biospecimen Core Manager and the Clinical Trials
Director, this position will assist in the Biospecimen Core Unit and serve as a
research assistant for the non-therapeutic biospecimen studies for the
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This includes assisting with both clinical research
responsibilities and laboratory specific tasks such as: screening and
identifying eligible patients; coordination of patient follow-up per protocol
timepoints; clinical data entry; appropriate processing, aliquoting, and
storing of specimens; preparation and maintenance of commonly used reagents and
stock solutions; and other clinical research and laboratory duties as assigned.
Limited may convert to career.
Hourly salary range: $28.69 – $34.21.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor
of Science degree or equivalent experience in chemistry, microbiology,
biochemistry and molecular biology - Skill
in routine molecular and cellular biology techniques with and without
laboratory equipment. - Ability
to communicate effectively on a one-to-one basis sufficiently to convey
experimental results to principal investigators. - Ability
to take direction as well as to work independently. - Ability
to follow direction and follow the appropriate steps according to protocols. - Writing
skills and ability sufficient to fully and accurately document all lab work in
a notebook according to lab standards. - Ability
to analyze research data and prepare clear, concise and accurate technical
reports. - Interpersonal
skill to interact and collaborate effectively with scientist coworkers,
graduate students and faculty. - Ability
to organize raw data into relevant formats. - Ability
to create and maintain accurate inventories of various items. - Reading
skills sufficient to understand specific protocol relevant journal articles,
and equipment. - Computer
literacy and ability to perform data entry. - Ability
to work standing for long stretches of time and up to 90% of the day. - Ability
to work with research animals, and perform basic dissections and euthanasia. - Experience
and ability with cell and tissue culture methods