Staff Research Associate I - Hybrid

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 05/26/2026 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.

This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite at Campus and remote.

The Department of Neurological Surgery at UC San Diego is among the leading neurosurgical centers in the country. The Department provides the full range of a contemporary neurosurgical practice, holds every major sub-specialty quality designation within the field, has developed world-class collaborative research relationships with engineering and neurosciences, and is a leading educational program in neurosurgery for medical students and residents. The department offers challenging career opportunities in the diverse areas of state-of-the-art clinical services, advanced educational programs, and cutting-edge research. The Department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees.

The Staff Research Associate (SRA) will provide essential support for clinical research activities across Phase II clinical trials and Observational studies within the Department of Neurological Surgery. The incumbent will assist with day-to-day study coordination, including patient consenting, scheduling, tracking, sample collection and shipment, regulatory support, and data management. The SRA will work closely with Principal Investigators, clinical teams, and research staff to ensure studies are conducted in accordance with protocol requirements, institutional policies, and federal regulations. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple studies simultaneously in a fast-paced clinical research environment.

• Strong theoretical knowledge and/or Bachelor's Degree in a social science or basic science such as Biology, Microbiology or a related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Demonstrated experience in clinical trials research. Some knowledge of experimental protocols, data gathering, protocol design and evaluation.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple studies simultaneously

• Demonstrated experience with research protocol in order to screen patients for eligibility, initiate treatment plan, collect specimens, and orient participating physicians.

• Strong experience completing clinical trials case report forms via hard copy and online.

• Proven ability to find creative and innovative solutions to adjusting needs of the center. Ability to be resourceful and to understand the overall nature of work/responsibilities to establish useful resources and University contacts.

• Ability to discern items that can be handled independently and those which require attention of supervisor, including ability to quickly determine subject matter of material and necessary action to be taken in a timely manner.

• Working knowledge of medical and scientific terminology.

• Proven ability to problem solve and resolve conflict.

• Excellent ability to organize/prioritize workload effectively to meet deadlines in an environment with multiple interruptions and changing priorities. Meticulous attention to detail.

• Excellent interpersonal, as well as written and verbal communication skills (using grammatically correct written English and accurate typing) to interact with a variety of personalities at all levels of the organization, exercising tact, mature judgment, diplomacy, and flexibility to promote positive working relationships and job effectiveness. Skill at negotiating with various personalities and developing internal and external network of contacts. Excellent phone etiquette skills.

• Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet software (Microsoft Office) and internet browser applications. Experience in conducting searches on the internet.

• Demonstrated administrative experience, skill to coordinate complex activities and to use independent judgment to organize and prioritize office functions.

• Experience with electronic data capture systems such as REDCap.

• Demonstrated experience performing clinical research duties in a clinical research environment, academic research institution, and/or a research hospital.

• Understanding of HIPAA and human subjects research protections.

• Working knowledge of clinical research processes including patient consenting, scheduling, and study coordination.

• Familiarity with IRB submissions, regulatory documentation, and compliance processes.

• Experience supporting Phase II clinical trials and observational studies.

• Familiarity with UC research policies and procedures.

• Statistics background or at minimum basic understanding of statistics.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

• Must be willing to work flexible, variable hours with the ability to change schedule on short notice.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $59,905 - $71,451 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $28.69 - $34.22

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).