Laboratory Assistant - Hematology/Oncology

Davita Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company seeks a Clinical Research Assistant to provide essential support for clinical studies. Responsibilities include managing paperwork, assisting with laboratory specimen handling, and communicating with campus departments. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong interpersonal skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to answer calls and take detailed messages.
• Ability to lift/push/pull equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to travel between UCLA Westwood and Santa Monica Clinic.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clinical support for research projects.
• Triage paperwork and maintain confidential filing systems.
• Transport study participant records and assist with specimen processing.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Ability to prioritize workload

Office equipment usage

Accuracy in filing

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Correspondence composition

High accuracy in lab specimen preparation

Job description

Description

The Clinical Research Assistant (CRC) will provide
administrative and clinical support for the UCLA Clinical Research Unit. Major
duties include 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,and perform other duties and assist as
required. The CRC should also have experience in packaging retroviral vectors
for gene transfer experiments with experience in PCR.

Salary Range: $22.02 - $25.90 Hourly

Qualifications

All 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 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 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.