Clinical Research Assistant - Hematology/Oncology (Santa Monica)

The Clinical Research Assistant
will provide comprehensive administrative and clinical support to a research laboratory
under the direction of the Principal Investigator. Responsibilities include
managing laboratory resources, handling biological specimens, maintaining
confidential records, coordinating research documentation, and supporting
day-to-day lab operations. The role also involves facilitating communication
between clinical and research teams, assisting with sponsor visits, and ensuring
compliance with institutional protocols. This position requires strong
organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple
tasks in a dynamic research environment.

Hourly
salary range: $27.54 - $33.13

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.
• Ability
  to work in more than one environment, traveling to various clinic sites,
  meetings, conferences, etc.
• 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.
• Familiar
  with medical terminology and a strong understanding of the delivery of medical
  care.
• Ability
  to perform additional duties, tasks, special projects as needed by the
  Supervisor and the Division Manager.

Preferred:

• Bachelors
  in biology and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum
  1 year of related experience or training