Research Assistant

N_CHS-Operations

Part Time

86642BR

Job Summary

The Assistant will provide entry-level research and administrative support to the Ta Park Lab at UCSF. Primary responsibilities include data entry, data quality checks, general research support tasks such as assisting with participant tracking, and participating in regular team meetings.

This position entails supporting externally funded research projects throughout the research lifecycle, under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, research project manager, and research team. This position will support Dr. Van Ta Park's lab with a focus on the Koreans invested in Making Caregivers Health Important (KIMCHI) 2.0 project, which involves community dissemination activities for the Korean American population. The assistant will assist with data entry, data cleaning, and basic administrative tasks to support ongoing research and outreach efforts. The role follows established procedures and protocols, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in community-based research and academic project coordination.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $25.72 - $36.59 (Hourly Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

Community Health Systems The Department of Community Health Systems promotes and sustains health in the community and workplace, with particular emphasis on culturally diverse and high-risk populations. We're committed to improving health and health care for those served by community-based health care systems through educating culturally competent nurses, conducting research, and providing services in the community which address the health issues of those underserved by the traditional institution-based health care system. https://nursing.ucsf.edu/academics/departments/community-health-systems

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation and three years of related administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
• Requires active listening, critical thinking and good interpersonal skills.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Familiarity with REDCap or similar data management systems or willingness to learn REDCap or other databases.
• Bilingual in Korean and have bicultural experience working with diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college program or recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, Biology, or related discipline).
• Previous experience with data entry, research support, or academic projects.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

004723 BLANK AST 2

Job Category

Administrative Support

Bargaining Unit

Teamsters Local 2010 - Clerical and Allied Services Unit (CX)

Employee Class

Limited Appt

Percentage

25%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Shift

Variable

Shift Length

Other