Research Assistant

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 08/7/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. DESCRIPTION The Department of Medicine (DoM) is the largest department within the UCSD School of Medicine (SoM) and is responsible for fulfilling its teaching, research, and clinical missions. DoM employees approximately 600 salaried faculty, nearly 300 academic appointees, and more than 300 residents, fellows, and postdocs, supported by over1,000 staff members. Under supervision, provide support for an observational study of mixed toxin exposure related to the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, OH. Duties will include email outreach to consented participants to communicate details of study participation and links to online questionnaires. Monitor surveys that have been sent to participants and follow-up with participants to solicit missing data from incomplete surveys. Assist with community outreach to provide information about study participation to East Palestine, OH residents. Work with PI and East Palestine community partners to advertise IRB approved recruitment flyers in local government offices and businesses. Other duties assigned as needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Strong writing and communication skills with ability to draft letters and memos, using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, composition, text editing, and excellent proofreading skills. Demonstrated experience using word processing applications, creating spreadsheets and reports, and entering data into databases and spreadsheets. Experience with Qualtrics survey software or willingness to be trained. Strong organizational skills, including ability to prioritize workload. Demonstrated experience working independently and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision. Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to handle repetitive details. Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and one year of experience, preferably in public contact work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated experience conducting phone or in-person interviews with research participants relating to medical or psychological studies with ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Demonstrated experience in a biomedical research setting. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Employment is subject to a criminal background check. Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $52,242 - $63,120 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $25.02 - $30.23 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). #J-18808-Ljbffr