Staff Research Associate 1 (40% Limited)

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking a Staff Research Associate to support clinical research studies focused on gastroenterology and related conditions. You will collect and manage research data, maintain study databases, and prepare reports under the PI and senior staff.

The role involves maintaining HIPAA and IRB compliance, documenting results, and supporting study operations in a collaborative team environment. This is a limited position, with potential conversion to a career role.

Qualifications

• Ability to coordinate and prioritize work schedule.
• Experience working in a research setting and understanding relevant terminology.
• Knowledge of medical record confidentiality and safety requirement and ability to maintain it.
• Ability to learn new research support techniques and practices as required.
• Ability to work efficiently and complete tasks thoroughly, accurately, and timely.
• Strong organizational abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing job demands and priorities; work flexible hours to accommodate research deadlines.
• Professionalism and ability to work with others collaboratively.
• Typing and computer skill/ ability including word-processing, use of spreadsheets, email, data entry, and data storage.
• Ability to be flexible in handling work delegated by more than one individual.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs.

Responsibilities

• Collect and manage research data, maintain study databases and records.
• Prepare reports and support study operations.
• Document medical, laboratory and procedure results, ensuring data accuracy.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, IRB, and institutional requirements.
• Participate in research team and investigator meetings.

Skills

Data management

Research experience

HIPAA compliance

Data entry

Coordination

Communication

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Timely work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday and Thursday 10:00am - 6:00pm (Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm when Monday is a holiday)

Posted Date

08/28/2026

Salary Range: $30.12 - 35.92 Hourly

Employment Type

4 - Staff: Limited

Duration

08/31/2027

Job #

32558

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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The Department of Digestive Diseases is seeking a Staff Research Associate to support clinical research studies focused on general gastroenterology, GI hemorrhage, and digestive diseases. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator and senior research staff, the incumbent will collect and manage research data, maintain study databases and records, prepare reports, and support study operations. Responsibilities include documenting medical, laboratory, and procedure results, ensuring data accuracy, and maintaining compliance with HIPAA, IRB, and institutional requirements. The position also participates in research team and investigator meetings to support the successful conduct of clinical research projects.

*This is a limited position, which may convert to a career position.

Salary Range: $ 30.12 - 35.92 Hourly

Job Qualifications

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Required:

• Ability to coordinate and prioritize work schedule.
• Experience working in a research setting and understanding relevant terminology.
• Knowledge of medical record confidentiality and safety requirement and ability to maintain it.
• Ability to learn new research support techniques and practices as required.
• Ability to work efficiently and complete tasks thoroughly, accurately, and timely.
• Strong organizational abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing job demands and priorities; work flexible hours to accommodate research deadlines.
• Professionalism and ability to work with others collaboratively.
• Typing and computer skill/ ability including word-processing, use of spreadsheets, email, data entry, and data storage.
• Ability to be flexible in handling work delegated by more than one individual.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences or related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum 2 years of related experience or training in research data support

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.