North Chicago, Illinois, Illinois
Posted: 19-Aug-24
Location: Los Angeles, California
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: 141406464
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the StaffResearch Associate I (SRA 1) will have the following professionalresponsibilities, including, but not limited to: Coordinating resource flow andpediatric/adult human research studies, including recruitment, scheduling, anddata collection with the investigative team; Submitting and tracking subjectreimbursement for research study procedures according to UCLA protocols; Assistingwith clinical study IRB submissions/amendments and correspondence, human studyinitiation and protocol implementation; Identifying and recruiting eligiblepediatric and adult patients for enrollment in research studies and coordinatingthe process of obtaining informed consent; Administering cognitive assessmentsand questionnaires to pediatric and adult subjects; Working with fund managersfor budget development and billing of studies; Assisting in MRI suitepreparation (preparing subject for MRI scanning and ensuring MRI safetyprotocols are in place) before the data collection procedure; Maintainingupdated regulatory documents including HIPAA and IRB research certifications.
Please note that this is a full- time 18 month limitedposition, and may convert to career.
Salary range: $26.52 - $31.63/Hourly
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.
