Clinical Research Assistant - Hematology/Oncology

As a Clinical Research Assistant, you will provide
administrative and clinical support for the UCLA Clinical Research Unit. Major
duties include, but are not limited to the following: triage paperwork,
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 CRU clinic locations, assist in obtaining physician
signatures, assist with campus/building tours for sponsor representatives,
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, 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, perform other duties and assist as required. The
ideal candidate will have experience in packaging retroviral vectors for gene
transfer experiments with experience in PCR.

Salary Range: $26.23 - $30.93 Hourly

All Required:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with
  campus departments and the public
• Familiar with medical terminology and a strong
  understanding of the delivery of medical care.
• 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 Santa
  Monica Clinic
• 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 machines,
  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.