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UCLA Health Staff Research Associate I - Anesthesiology in Los Angeles, California
Description
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Staff
Research Associate I (SRA 1) will have the following professional
responsibilities, including, but not limited to: Coordinating resource flow and
pediatric/adult human research studies, including recruitment, scheduling, and
data collection with the investigative team; Submitting and tracking subject
reimbursement for research study procedures according to UCLA protocols; Assisting
with clinical study IRB submissions/amendments and correspondence, human study
initiation and protocol implementation; Identifying and recruiting eligible
pediatric and adult patients for enrollment in research studies and coordinating
the process of obtaining informed consent; Administering cognitive assessments
and questionnaires to pediatric and adult subjects; Working with fund managers
for budget development and billing of studies; Assisting in MRI suite
preparation (preparing subject for MRI scanning and ensuring MRI safety
protocols are in place) before the data collection procedure; Maintaining
updated regulatory documents including HIPAA and IRB research certifications.
Please note that this is a full- time 18 month limited
position, and may convert to career .
Salary range: $26.52 - $31.63/Hourly
Qualifications
Required:
Knowledge and understanding of research study logistics including human subject recruitment and retention for research.
Demonstrated computer skill/abilities: excellent word-processing skills (including excellent ability with graphics), database management, fund management, and email.
Willingness to learn to support some study procedures (MRI scanning - position subject in the scanner, overnight polysomnography (sleep study) subject hookup and computerized data acquisition sequence for overnight polysomnography studies, etc.).
Ability to work efficiently and complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate research procedures and deadlines and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to concentrate and focus on tasks in a work environment that contains distracting stimuli.
Effective interpersonal communication skills to effectively and diplomatically interact with patients, families, sponsors, co-workers, investigators, and others.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work and solve problems with minimal supervision.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines.
Working knowledge of University financial and travel policies and procedures.
Ability to organize multiple projects for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Use of discretion in confidential matters.
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in related field.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
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