Staff Research Associate I - Semel Institute

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Staff Research Associate I to provide essential research support. This role involves managing research data, conducting patient interviews, and assisting with the development of manuscripts. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and proficiency in data management tools like SPSS. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will significantly impact research outcomes and patient care. If you are passionate about research and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Coordinate data collection and entry for research studies.
• Interact congenially with staff, faculty, and patients.
• Maintain organized filing systems and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Enter and manage research data for various studies.
• Conduct screening interviews and assist with consent.
• Support manuscript development and data analysis.

Skills

Data collection coordination

Interpersonal skills

Scheduling appointments

Prioritization

Independent work

PC proficiency

Data management

SPSS usage

Organizational skills

Editing skills

Confidentiality maintenance

Timekeeping

Familiarity with psychiatric disorders

Education

BA or BS in Psychology or related field

Tools

SPSS

Job description

Description

The Semel Institute is seeking to hire a full time Staff Research Associate I. In this role you will be responsible for research support.

Laboratory Research support duties can include:

• Enter and manage research data
• Approach patients about being a part of a study
• Conduct screening interviews for study in person and/or remotely (phone or zoom)
• Consenting of subjects
• Help participants complete questionnaires
• Conduct structured diagnostic interviews
• Help with submission of IRBs and manuscripts
• Enter, clean, and analyze data
• Help with manuscript development and support with online submissions of manuscripts

Pay Range: $26.52 - $31.63

Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to coordinate data collection and data entry for research studies.
• Ability to interact appropriately and congenially with all staff, faculty, students, patients and the public at all times.
• Ability to schedule patient and administrative appointments accurately.
• Skill at prioritizing assignments and ability to work concurrently on several projects.
• Ability to function effectively with several interruptions.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on tasks with minimal direction
• High level ability in the use of a PC using all Windows applications.
• Ability to enter data and manage research data base.
• Ability in the use of SPSS.
• Skill in maintaining organized filing systems.
• Skill in editing reports, correspondence, manuals, etc., for grammar and punctuation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in the strictest sense.
• Skill in maintaining accurate timekeeping.
• Familiarity with child and adolescent psychiatric disorder

Preferred:

• Spanish speaking preferred
• BA of BS in Psychology or related field preferred