Clinical Research Assistant - Hematology/Oncology

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Lab
Assistant II provides both administrative and clinical support for the
laboratory. Responsibilities include preparing and managing daily laboratory
resources, processing and shipping biological specimens with dry ice, obtaining
liquid nitrogen, preparing lab kits and supplies, and disposing of biohazard
materials. The role also involves maintaining confidential filing systems,
performing data entry, preparing correspondence, answering phone calls, and
handling faxing, photocopying, and scanning. Additional duties include updating
research charts and study logs, preparing investigational drug reports, and
obtaining study participant records from internal and external sources.

The Lab Assistant II also supports study operations by
transporting records and charts between clinic locations, assisting with
physician signatures, coordinating campus tours for sponsor representatives,
and reviewing research coordinator schedules. Other responsibilities include
assisting in tumor collection and freezing samples in liquid nitrogen, picking
up and returning oral medications for documentation, and managing lab manuals
and study materials. The position requires attending meetings as needed and
performing other duties in support of the lab's research and clinical
activities.

Salary Range: $22.02 - $25.90 Hourly

All 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 COCPs
• 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 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.
• Facility with medical terminology and a strong
  understanding of the delivery of medical care.
• Ability to assist
  with general lab organization, safety, ordering, stocking, and maintenance of
  inventory