Clinical Research Assistant - Hematology/Oncology

General InformationPress space or enter keys to toggle section visibilityWork Location: Los Angeles, CA, USAOnsite or RemoteFully On-SiteWork ScheduleMonday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMPosted Date05/14/2026Salary Range: $26.23 - 30.93 HourlyEmployment Type2 - Staff: CareerDurationIndefiniteJob #30596Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesPress space or enter keys to toggle section visibilityThe Laboratory Assistant II will provide administrative and clinical support for the UCLA Clinical Research Unit (CRU). Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: triage paperwork, maintain confidential filing systems, confidential data entry, prepare and distribute correspondence, answer incoming phone calls, fax/photocopy/scan documents, scan lab manuals, update and distribute research charts and study logs, prepare investigational drug reports, obtain study participant records from internal and external sources, transport study participant records and charts to/from various CRU clinic locations, assist in obtaining physician signatures, assist with campus/building tours for sponsor representatives, process and pack/ship biological specimens (using dry ice), obtain liquid nitrogen and dry ice, request and prepare lab kits and supplies, dispose of biohazard material, review schedules for research coordinators and remind them of commitments, assist in tumor collection and freezing samples in liquid nitrogen, pick up oral medications from pharmacy, retrieve used oral medication for recording by research coordinator, attend meetings as required, perform other duties and assist as required. The Lab Assistant should also have experience in packaging retroviral vectors for gene transfer experiments with experience in PCR.Salary Range: $26.23 - $30.93 HourlyJob QualificationsPress space or enter keys to toggle section visibilityRequired:Bachelor's degree in biology and/or equivalent combination of education and experienceExcellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with campus departments and the publicAbility to prioritize workload and ensure confidentialityAbility to use a personal computer and other standard office and lab equipmentAbility to file accurately in both alphabetical and numerical sequenceAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and to shift priorities to meet deadlinesSkills in performing duties with frequent interruptions and/or distractionsAbility 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 grammarAbility to work with a high level of accuracy especially when preparing lab specimens for shipment and/or delivery to clinical research laboratoriesAbility 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:* Minimum of 1 year of related experience or trainingAs a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.