Research Lab Administrative & Coordination Specialist

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lab Assistant 2 at University of California - Los Angeles Health provides comprehensive administrative and clinical support to a research laboratory under the Principal Investigator. Responsibilities include managing resources, handling specimens, maintaining confidential records, coordinating documentation, and supporting day-to-day lab operations.

The role also facilitates communication between clinical and research teams, assists with sponsor visits, and ensures compliance with

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills to 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.
• Answer calls and take detailed messages.
• File accurately in alphabetical and numerical sequences.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and shift priorities to meet deadlines.
• Handle interruptions and distractions.
• Travel to various clinic sites, meetings, conferences, etc.
• Compose correspondence and logs using clear English grammar.
• Prepare lab specimens for shipment and delivery with high accuracy.
• Lift/push/pull up to ~50 lbs.
• Familiar with medical terminology and care delivery.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clinical support to a research laboratory.
• Manage laboratory resources and confidential records.
• Coordinate research documentation and sponsor visits.
• Support day-to-day lab operations and communication between clinical and research teams.
• Ensure compliance with institutional protocols.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

PC & lab equipment

Telephone/ messaging

Filing & records

Fast-paced environment

Handling interruptions

Multi-site travel

Professional correspondence

Lab specimen handling

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Medical terminology

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Education

Bachelor's in biology or equivalent

1 year related experience or training

Tools

PC

Job description

The Lab Assistant 2 at University of California - Los Angeles Health provides comprehensive administrative and clinical support to a research laboratory under the Principal Investigator. Responsibilities include managing resources, handling specimens, maintaining confidential records, coordinating documentation, and supporting day-to-day lab operations.

The role also facilitates communication between clinical and research teams, assists with sponsor visits, and ensures compliance with