Staff Research Associate I — Field Epidemiology & Clinic Support

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles seeks a detail-oriented Staff Research Associate 1 to support research activities and participant visits at an off-campus clinic. You will assist with study procedures, coordinate appointments, maintain records, and provide general administrative support while ensuring confidentiality and professionalism.

The role requires sensitivity to HIV/AIDS and public health terms, calm handling of emotionally charged situations, and strong English/Spanish

Qualifications

• Experience in sensitivity to issues regarding HIV, Persons with AIDS, LGBT (Required)
• Experience in course and treatment of HIV disease (Preferred)
• Familiarity with medical, HIV/AIDS, and public health technical terms (Preferred)
• Ability to maintain calm in emotionally charged circumstances, dealing with sensitive issues. (Required)
• Interpersonal skills to relate with a pleasant, polite, and non-judgmental manner with research participants and co-workers from a wide variety of social, cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds (Required)
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality (Required)
• College level communication skills. Speak and write clearly in English, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to effectively exchange information with co-workers and study participants. Demonstrated ability to accurately transcribe spoken English, and to capture detail (Required)
• Excellent listening skills (Required)
• Work a flexible schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overnight travel (Required)
• Able to travel as part of a team or individually to remote clinics in San Francisco, Palm Springs, and San Diego, and to off-site locations in the Los Angeles Metropolitan area. Valid California class C driver's license (Required)
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision and follow through on assignments (Required)
• Working knowledge of desktop and laptop computers, and printers (Required)
• Able and willing to move, lift, or carry office materials weighing up to 25 lbs, with the skill, knowledge, and ability to do so safely (Required)
• Fluent in spoken and written Spanish (Required)
• Automobile with liability insurance, and willingness to use vehicle for reimbursed, job-related travel. (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assist with study procedures
• Coordinate appointments
• Maintain records
• Provide general administrative support while ensuring participant confidentiality and professionalism

Skills

Spanish fluency

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

English communication

Listening skills

Flexible schedule

Calm under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

CA Class C license

CPT1 certification

Job description

University of California, Los Angeles seeks a detail-oriented Staff Research Associate 1 to support research activities and participant visits at an off-campus clinic. You will assist with study procedures, coordinate appointments, maintain records, and provide general administrative support while ensuring confidentiality and professionalism.

The role requires sensitivity to HIV/AIDS and public health terms, calm handling of emotionally charged situations, and strong English/Spanish