Clinical Research Assistant

We
are seeking a skilled Clinical
Research Assistant to join our team to provide
administrative and clinical support for the UCLA Clinical Research Unit (CRU).
Your major duties will include; but, are not limited to the following: triage
paperwork, maintain
filing systems, 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.
Experience in packaging retroviral vectors for gene transfer experiments with
experience in PCR.

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 Santa Monica Clinic.
• 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.