Clinical Research Assistant - Hematology/Oncology

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the
Clinical Research Assistant provides both administrative and clinical support
for the laboratory. Responsibilities include preparing and managing daily
laboratory resources, processing and shipping biological specimens with dry
ice, obtaining liquid nitrogen, preparing lab kits and supplies, and disposing
of biohazard materials. The role also involves maintaining confidential filing
systems, performing data entry, preparing correspondence, answering phone
calls, and handling faxing, photocopying, and scanning. Additional duties
include updating research charts and study logs, preparing investigational drug
reports, and obtaining study participant records from internal and external
sources.

The Clinical Research Assistant also supports study
operations by transporting records and charts between clinic locations,
assisting with physician signatures, coordinating campus tours for sponsor
representatives, and reviewing research coordinator schedules. Other
responsibilities include assisting in tumor collection and freezing samples in
liquid nitrogen, picking up and returning oral medications for documentation,
and managing lab manuals and study materials. The position requires attending
meetings as needed and performing other duties in support of the lab's research
and clinical activities.

Salary Range: $23.12 - $27.20 Hourly

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 English grammar
• Ability
  to compose letters and memos using clear and concise English grammar
• Ability
  to work with a high level of accuracy especially when preparing lab
  specimens for shipment and/or delivery to clinical research laboratories
• Ability
  to lift/push/pull equipment such as fax machine, computers, large amounts
  of documents and boxes. Replace large water bottle on water cooler
  as needed. Ability to lift/push/pull up to approximately 50 lbs.
• Facility
  with medical terminology and a strong understanding of the delivery of
  medical care.