Research Assistant

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Los Angeles is seeking a part-time research support assistant to aid in specialized data analysis for multiple projects. The role includes data interpretation and entry, basic statistics, and assisting with manuscripts, grant applications, and research reports.

Hours are variable and may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on grant needs and project schedules. This grant-funded position requires a high school graduate and comfort with MS

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately interpret and enter data into the computer system.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the conduct of highly specialized technical research and analysis of data for a variety of research projects.
• Assist in preparation of manuscripts, grant applications and research reports; perform preliminary statistical analysis for research projects.

Skills

Data entry

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Internet skills

Education

High school graduate

Job description

Schedule: Part-time, variable schedule. Hours will vary based on business needs and may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Purpose Statement/Position Summary: Assist in the conduct of highly specialized technical research; responsible for analysis of data for a variety of research projects; assists in preparation of manuscripts, grant applications and research reports. Perform preliminary statistical analysis for research projects.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience Required

• Ability to accurately interpret and enter data into the computer system.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet skills.
  
  

Preferred

• 1+ years’ of related experience.
  
  

Education/Licensure/Certification Required

• High school graduate or equivalent.
  
  

This is a grant‑funded position, in whole or part. Terms and conditions of employment are contingent upon the availability of grant funding, which may be subject tochange without notice.