Clinical Research Assistant - Hematology/Oncology (Santa Monica)

Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA Work Schedule Monday – Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm Posted Date 10/16/2026 Salary Range : $27.54 - 33.13 Hourly Employment Type Duration indefinite Job # 33549 Primary Duties and Responsibilities Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility 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 Job Qualifications Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility 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 As 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr UCLA Health