Clinical Research Assistant - Hematology/Oncology

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM Posted Date 12/26/2024 Salary Range: $22.02 - 25.9 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration indefinite Job # 21427

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Clinical Research Assistant will provide administrative and clinical support for the lab.  Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: assist in preparation, management and daily use of critical laboratory resources; process and pack/ship biological specimens (using dry ice); obtain liquid nitrogen and dry ice; request and prepare lab kits and supplies; dispose of biohazard material; triage paperwork and maintain confidential filing systems; confidential data entry; prepare and distribute correspondence; answer incoming phone calls; fax/photocopy/scan documents; scan lab manuals; update and distribute research charts and study logs; prepare investigational drug reports; obtain study participant records from internal and external sources; transport study participant records and charts to/from various clinic locations; assist in obtaining physician signatures; assist with campus/building tours for sponsor representatives; review schedules for research coordinators and remind them of commitments; assist in tumor collection and freezing samples in liquid nitrogen; pick up oral medications from pharmacy; retrieve used oral medication for recording by research coordinator; attend meetings as required and perform other duties and assist as required.

Salary Range: $22.02 – 25.90 Hourly

Job Qualifications

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All Required:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively 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
• Ability to answer incoming calls and take appropriate and detailed messages
• Ability to file accurately in both alphabetical and numerical sequence
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to shift priorities to meet deadlines
• Skills in performing duties with frequent interruptions and/or distractions
• Willingness to travel between UCLA Westwood and COCPs
• Ability to compose correspondence, prepare logs, and complete research forms/documents using clear and concise