Job Description

Description We are seeking a skilled Clinical Research Assistant to join our team to provide administrative and clinical support for the UCLA Clinical Research Unit (CRU). Your major duties will include; but, are not limited to the following: triage paperwork, maintain filing systems, data entry, prepare and distribute correspondence, answer incoming phone calls, fax/photocopy/scan documents, scan lab manuals, update and distribute research charts and study logs, prepare investigational drug reports, obtain study participant records from internal and external sources, transport study participant records and charts to/from various CRU clinic locations, assist in obtaining physician signatures, assist with campus/building tours for sponsor representatives, process and pack/ship biological specimens (using dry ice), obtain liquid nitrogen and dry ice, request and prepare lab kits and supplies, dispose of biohazard material, review schedules for research coordinators and remind them of commitments, assist in tumor collection and freezing samples in liquid nitrogen, pick up oral medications from pharmacy, retrieve used oral medication for recording by research coordinator, attend meetings as required, perform other duties and assist as required. Experience in packaging retroviral vectors for gene transfer experiments with experience in PCR. Salary offers are determined based on various factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, and equity. UCLA Health hourly salary range for this position is $22.02 - $25.90. Qualifications 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 Santa Monica Clinic. + 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. UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.

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