Clinical Research Assistant - Hematology/Oncology

UCLA Health is hiring a Clinical Research Assistant in Hematology/Oncology for an onsite role in Los Angeles, USA. The position involves providing administrative and clinical support, managing laboratory resources, processing biological specimens, maintaining confidential records, and assisting with research tasks. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The salary ranges from $22.02 to $25.90 per hour.
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 03/13/2025
Salary Range: $22.02 - 25.9 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 23170

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 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.
• Ability to assist with general lab organization, safety, ordering, stocking, and maintenance of inventory laboratory supplies

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional 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; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.