Job Details
UCLA Health Systems
Research Assistant
Responsibilities
Under
the supervision of the Clinical Research Center Administrator, provide coordination
support for Department of Ophthalmology Clinical Research Center. Clinical Research Center duties include
coordination of the aspects of clinical trials, as assigned. The primary
location will be the Westwood - Stein Eye Institute; however, the individual
may also cover research studies at the Doheny Eye Institute locations.
**This is a one year contract appointment. Contract Appointments may convert to career. **
QualificationsDemonstrated
* exceptional oral and written communication skills including knowledge of medical terminology in order to establish effective working relations with all levels of university staff, faculty, private/federal agencies, and with patients
* writing and editing skills to complete lay language and technical documents and correspondence by given deadlines
* working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and the internet
* exceptional organizational skills and the ability to work independently with minimal direction; the ability to prioritize and perform a variety of tasks that need to be carried out simultaneously with frequent interruptions
* the ability to learn new routines quickly, to follow routines consistently, and to work under the pressure of a busy workload
Strong background in the medical field; BS degree in science; knowledge of UCLA's hospital information system.
UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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