Research Assistant

Research Assistant Position

The Research Assistant will work under the general supervision of the Project Coordinators on various research projects performing standard and complex laboratory procedures. Specifically, the Research Assistant will be responsible for data collection, data entry, data analysis, and qualitative coding, applying standard quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of results. The Research Assistant will also attend weekly meetings with the Project Coordinator to ensure tasks are being completed on time.

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience working with people and research
• Exhibits individual initiative; self-sufficient
• Initiates and ensures compliance with applicable data collection procedures
• Responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication skills
• Possesses attention to accuracy and detail
• High school diploma or equivalent experience

Preferred:

• Reliable Transportation
• Bilingual: Spanish
• Experience in statistics and/or programming

Special Conditions:

• Hours can potentially include after-hours or weekends - dependent on participants' schedules and project needs

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional 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; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

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Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources.