Clinical Trials Research Assistant - Medicine - 139994

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 58.000 - 69.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UC San Diego is seeking a Clinical Trials Assistant to support coordination among cardiology researchers, sponsors, and study teams. The role involves assisting with communication, patient phone screenings, data collection, and scheduling visits.

The incumbent will maintain lab kit inventories, manage case report forms, and assist with processing and shipping biological specimens as part of a clinical research team.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED with lab experience or two years of college in sciences with one year lab experience.
• Experience handling biological samples (blood and urine).
• Experience with Word, WordPerfect and Excel plus data entry.
• Ability to perform protocol-required tasks and telephone screenings.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with communication between sponsors and the research team.
• Conduct phone screenings of patients and schedule visits.
• Collect data and complete case report forms.
• Maintain inventory of rating scales and lab kits.
• Process and ship specimens; perform lab duties safely.

Conocimientos

Lab procedures

Data collection

Phone screenings

Communication

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Educación

High school diploma or GED with lab experience OR two years of college in sciences with one year lab experience

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

WordPerfect

Excel

Descripción del empleo

This position will remain open until a successful candidate has been identified.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 06/11/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

The incumbent will serve as an assistant to the clinical trials research coordinators, director of cardiovascular research and Principal Investigators in cardiology.

The incumbent will perform standard repetitive field procedures that require technical, scientific knowledge and skills. Major responsibilities include assisting the research team with communication between pharmaceutical company sponsors, conducting phone screenings of patients, assisting with patient interviews and data collection, completing case report forms, and scheduling patient visits. Research duties include maintaining the inventory of rating scales and screening instruments. Laboratory duties include assisting with the inventory of lab kits, supplies, and the processing and shipping of specimens. Other duties will be assigned as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school OR a General Education Diploma and two years of laboratory experience OR two years of college including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences and one year of laboratory experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.


• Experience handling biological samples (blood and urine specimens).


• Experience using Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, and Excel and data entry experience.


• Experience executing protocol-required tasks.


• Knowledge of cardiology patient populations and ability to perform telephone screenings.


• Ability to elicit clinically significant information from patients/subjects.


• Demonstrated ability to perform lab duties safely and ship laboratory specimens on time.


• Must be able to work well with colleagues on a team while making an independent contribution to the research endeavors.


• Must be able to perform detailed work successfully.


• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with research subjects, study sponsors, and all research and clinical staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• College level coursework completed in physiology, biology, biochemistry, and microbiology.


• Ability to prepare IRB forms.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.


• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and occasional weekends.


• Must be willing to handle biological samples (blood and urine specimens).


• Must have access to reliable transportation to/from various locations.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $57,504 - $69,175 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $27.54 - $33.13

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).