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: $22.02 - $25.90 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.