Staff Research Assistant II. (Limited Appointment)

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks a part-time Research Associate II to join the O'Neil Lab focusing on neurodevelopmental disorders in children. The role involves recruitment, data collection, MRI study support, and coordination with families and clinicians.

You will assist with IRB submissions, data entry, and participant compensation while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a clinical research setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field preferred.
• Experience in human clinical research or direct participant interaction preferred.
• Experience with pediatric research and families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, enroll, and schedule research participants.
• Administer assessments and maintain study databases.
• Enter, validate, and organize research data.
• Assist with IRB submissions and regulatory documentation.
• Support MRI study visits, including preparation and data transfer.
• Train and support families participating in TNS studies.
• Attend lab meetings and collaborate with investigators and staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Independent and collaborative work

Professional interaction

Data entry & accuracy

Microsoft Office proficiency

Data analysis software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Neuroscience (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Database management

Job description

Description

The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a part-time Research Associate II to join the O'Neil Lab, a multidiscplinary research program focused on understanding and improving outcomes for children with neurodevelopmental disorders. You will support clinical research studies involving participant recruitment, data collection, neuroimaging, and study coordination.

• Recruit, screen, enroll, and schedule research participants
• Administer research assessments and maintain study databases
• Enter, validate, and organize research data
• Assist with IRB submissions, regulatory documentation, and participant compensation
• Support MRI study visits, including participant preparation, scheduling, and data transfer
• Train and support families participating in Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation (TNS) studies
• Attend lab meetings and collaborate with investigators and research staff

Salary range: $32.79/hr - $52.75/hr

Qualifications

• Bachelors's degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field (preferred)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in human clinical research or a setting involving direct patient/participant interaction
• Prior experience working with children and families (preferred)
• Experience in pediatric clinical research (preferred)
• Familiarity with neuroimaging research and/or behavioral health studies (preferred)
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently as well as collaboratively
• Experience with data entry, databases management, and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to interact professionally with research participants, families, and clinical staff
• Experience using research databases, spreadsheets, and data analysis software