Clinical Research Assistant - Hematology/Oncology

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to provide administrative and clinical support for the UCLA Clinical Research Unit. Responsibilities include triaging paperwork, data entry, correspondence, scheduling, shipping specimens, and supporting research coordinators across multiple clinic locations.

Ideal candidates will have experience with handling lab specimens, preparing reports, and coordinating with physicians.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with campus departments and the public.
• Familiar with medical terminology and understanding of medical care delivery.
• Ability to prioritize workload and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to use a computer and standard office and lab equipment.
• Ability to answer incoming calls and leave detailed messages.
• Ability to file accurately in alphabetical and numerical sequences.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and shift priorities.
• Skills to handle interruptions and distractions.
• Willingness to travel between UCLA Westwood and Santa Monica Clinic.
• Ability to compose correspondence and logs with clear English grammar.
• Ability to work with high accuracy when preparing lab specimens for shipment.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to approximately 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Triage paperwork and maintain confidential filing systems.
• Confidential data entry and prepare/distribute correspondence.
• Answer incoming calls, fax/photocopy/scan documents.
• Prepare investigational drug reports and obtain study records.
• Transport study records between UCLA locations and clinics.
• Assist in obtaining physician signatures and sponsor tours.
• Process and pack/ship biological specimens using dry ice and nitrogen.
• Request and prepare lab kits and supplies; dispose of biohazards.
• Review schedules and remind coordinators of commitments.
• Attend required meetings and assist as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Confidentiality

Prioritization

Computer literacy

Phone etiquette

File management

Time management

Data entry

Travel between locations

Tools

Office equipment

Lab equipment

Job description

Description

As a Clinical Research Assistant, you will provide
administrative and clinical support for the UCLA Clinical Research Unit. Major
duties include, but are not limited to the following: triage paperwork,
maintain confidential filing systems, confidential 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. The
ideal candidate will have experience in packaging retroviral vectors for gene
transfer experiments with experience in PCR.

Salary Range: $26.23 - $30.93 Hourly

Qualifications

All Required:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with
  campus departments and the public
• Familiar with medical terminology and a strong
  understanding of the delivery of medical care.
• 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 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 machines, 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.