A Research Associate typically has more experience than a Research Assistant. Responsibilities can include the planning and design of research projects, conducting experiments, analyzing data, contributing to research publications or grant proposals, and collaborating with other researchers. Works in a variety of fields within science or the social sciences, in programs based at a university or research institution, or works on government or industry sponsored research projects. Conducts field or library research or recruits participants for a study; may also assist with legal research. These roles are often held by people with advanced degrees in their field of study with several years of experience in research or academia.
Staff Research Associate II - Radiological Sciences University of California - Los Angeles Health $32.79-52.75 Hourly United States, California, Los Angeles Sep 12, 2026 Description Join the Institute for Clinical and Applied Molecular Precision Medicine (ICAMP) within UCLA's Department of Radiological Sciences and contribute to innovative research advancing precision medicine. ICAMP is a multidisciplinary program that integrates clinical, imaging, pathology, biospecimen, and multi omics data to improve the understanding and treatment of abdominal diseases. Working closely with ICAMP leadership and a diverse team of investigators, the Staff Research Associate II will support translational research projects from study design through publication. Responsibilities include research coordination, data collection and analysis, biospecimen processing, participant recruitment, regulatory compliance, database management, and preparation of manuscripts and grant proposals. The incumbent will also help develop research infrastructure and may support imaging based and animal research studies.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate and support translational research studies across multiple disease areas. Perform data collection, management, analysis, and quality assurance activities. Assist with participant recruitment, biospecimen collection, and sample processing. Contribute to manuscript, abstract, and grant preparation. Maintain regulatory compliance and research documentation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators to advance precision medicine research. Support the development of innovative imaging and research infrastructure initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated researcher interested in working at the forefront of clinical, imaging, and multi omics research in a highly collaborative academic environment.
Salary:
$32.79 - $52.75 hourly
Qualifications Required:
Skill in analyzing information, problems, situations and procedures to define objectives, identify patterns and formulate conclusions. Skill in setting priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities. Demonstrated ability to organize, initiate and work independently to address responsibilities; must have strong time management skills. Demonstrated ability to interact diplomatically and sympathetically with a patient population in varying degrees of health. Ability to work a flexible schedule in order to meet changing priorities. Ability to work closely and effectively with a variety of project personnel under a high level of stress. Skill in using personal computers; working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation programs.
Preferred:
Knowledge of the preparation of research regulatory documents, informed consents, and IRB submissions. Experience in data management of clinical research protocols, including the completion of case report forms and other study documents.
