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UCLA Health

Research Assistant - Hematology/Oncology (Santa Monica)

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A Research Assistant assists with a research program or project. 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. Typically conduct research under the guidance of senior researchers or professors. These roles are often held by undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in relevant fields, or individuals with relevant work experience.

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Research Assistant
  • Hematology/Oncology (Santa Monica) UCLA Health
  • 4.1 Santa Monica, CA Job Details $30.74
  • $49.
46 an hour 21 hours ago Qualifications Faculty collaboration Safety regulations Spreadsheets Maintaining patient confidentiality Employee relationship building Clinical research protocol review Research safety & compliance Research compliance clinical trial records management Implementing research protocols Patient interaction Research regulatory compliance Productivity software Cross-functional communication File organization Office record organization Full Job Description Description The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator assists the Clinical Research Coordinator and/or Senior Clinical Research Coordinator in contributing to the overall operational management of clinical research/trial/study activities. In this role, you will perform necessary tasks to assist in managing projects and prioritizing work to meet necessary deadlines. You will provide support in planning and organizing necessary tasks to ensure adherence to the study protocol and applicable regulations.
Hourly salary range:
$30.74
  • $49.
46
Qualifications Required:
Minimum of 1+ years of experience in a clinical research setting Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate information in a timely, professional manner and establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, external collaborators and administration and to work as a member of a team. Ability to effectively communicate to and interact with patients in a compassionate and kind manner. Ability to set priorities and complete ongoing tasks with competing deadlines, with frequent interruptions, to meet the programmatic and department needs, while complying with applicable University policies and federal and state regulations. Analytical skills to assess clinical research protocols and regulatory requirements, define problems, formulate logical solutions, develop alternative solutions, make recommendations, and initiate corrective actions. Close attention to detail to ensure accuracy in a fast-paced, fluctuating workload environment. Organization skills to create and maintain administrative and regulatory files effectively as well as independently balance the various tasks to ensure deadlines are met. Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft suite software, especially Excel, to perform daily tasks efficiently and accurately. A learning and professional growth mentality so that new software tools, systems, and processes can be adopted quickly and efficiently. Working knowledge of clinical research concepts, policies and procedures, and human safety protection regulations and laws. Knowledge of and experience working with a variety of local and external IRBs, scientific review and other research committees, national cooperative group sponsors, industry sponsors, federal and foundation funding organizations, etc. Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively establish rapport, building collaborative relationships, and communicate complex concepts and ideas in an easy-to-understand manner. Ability to adapt to changing job demands and priorities, remain flexible including working flexible hours to accommodate research deadlines. Ability to handle confidential information with judgement and discretion. High degree of concentration and focus in a work environment that contains distracting stimuli, competing deadlines, and work delegated by more than one individual. Availability to work in more than one environment, travelling to various clinic sites, meetings, conferences, etc.
Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent combination of education and experience