• Research Associate II

    UCLA Health (Los Angeles, CA)


    Description

    The incumbent will perform various image post-processing and measurements as determined by the Principal Investigator. The incumbent will assist with ordering of laboratory animals and supplies needed for animal experiments, organizing the image measurements into a database and provide summary tables when needed. The incumbent will also assist with data-entry into a database. All work will be performed under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or senior lab scientists.

     

    Salary: $28.88 - $46.46/hour

    Qualifications

    Required:

    + Excellent skills in computer and software operation

    + Knowledge of health services or clinical research methodology and principles.

    + Prior IRB experience and coordination of clinical studies desired.

    + Experience following strict research imaging protocols and data entry

    + Knowledge and experience using word processing, spreadsheet, and statistical software programs (preferably Microsoft Word/Excel/Publisher/Access)

    Preferred:

    + Previous experience in data management of clinical research protocols, including the completion of case report forms and other study documents.

    + Prior IRB experience and coordination of clinical studies desired.

    + Excellent writing skills, as evidenced by co-authorship or authorship of research or technical reports, in order to write or edit correspondence, progress reports, and research papers

    + Experience administering structured questionnaires

    + Knowledge of basic statistical tests and procedures related to data management and selection of descriptive tests for summarizing data.

    + Experience tracking subjects and managing follow up assessments

    + Knowledge or experience in working with large animals

    + California phlebotomy certification, ACRP or SoCRA (or equivalent certification).

    + RN Licensure, BS, MS, or other degree, or several years' professional research or analytical experience.

    + Attentive to detail and have knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and medical terminology.

    + Knowledge of simple statistical analysis.

     

    UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.