Research Assistant

Please note that this position is a part-time appointment

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 10 / 31 / 2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 11 / 12 / 2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

The Department of Medicine (DOM) is the largest department within the UCSD School of Medicine and is responsible for fulfilling the teaching, research, and clinical missions of the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. The department employs approximately 500 salaried faculty, 168 academic appointees, 331 residents, fellow and postdocs and 479 staff personnel.

Under direct supervision, will recruit UCSD patients for sample banking. Duties will include assisting with identifying and obtaining informed consent from patients seen in clinics or inpatients; explaining the nature of the study; coordinating with clinical laboratory for appropriate blood samples to be drawn (may draw blood samples, as necessary if certified); and transporting samples to lab per specifications and process for storage. Biobanking will include specimen packaging and shipping to outside investigators as necessary. In addition, will be responsible for screening medical records relevant to medical data per protocol; assisting in creation and maintenance of a database that correlates samples with clinical data; recording patient data into appropriate databases; and performing long term follow up of participating patients. Will request ongoing medical data as applicable and will maintain overall quality of clinical data. Must maintain strict confidentiality. Other duties assigned as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Theoretical knowledge in biological or life sciences. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Demonstrated experience working in a biomedical research lab.

Demonstrated experience working with clinical research protocols.

Demonstrated experience obtaining patient / participant consent to participate in research studies, with the ability to answer questions relating to study and convey pertinent information.

Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory guidelines / requirements regarding biosafety and universal precautions in order to comply with state and university guidelines.

Demonstrated ability and willingness to handle blood for processing and shipping.

Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects and work at multiple locations.

Extensive knowledge in database development and data entry procedures.

Ability to develop methods to test for data validity as well as maintain high standards for accuracy.

Ability to interact with a large variety of physicians, health care professionals, patients and families in a professional and pleasant manner.

Demonstrated ability and knowledge of using computer software applications, including word processing and database applications.

Ability to attend to detail, as required in file and record keeping duties.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Phlebotomy certification

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

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

Must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekend days, as required.

Must be willing to work with hazardous materials.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range : $58,151 - $69,363 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent : $27.85 - $33.22

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).