Job Information
UCLA Health Research Assistant - Pediatrics in Los Angeles, California
Description
The Familias Unidas Ninos Sanos (FUNS) II project is a program geared at improving dietary and physical activity behaviors (and ultimately BMI outcomes) among young Latino children through caregiving, skill-building, and health education strategies. The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator (Research Assistant) assists the Program Manager and PI in contributing to the overall operational management of clinical research/trial/study activities. The Research Assistant recognizes and performs necessary tasks to assist Program Manager in managing projects and prioritizing work to meet necessary deadlines including ensuring adherence to the study protocol and applicable regulations.
*Please note, this is an 18 month limited position that may convert to career.
Salary Range: $26.29 - $42.28 Hourly
Qualifications
Required::
Ability to work efficiently and complete tasks with thoroughness and accuracy
Strong verbal and written communication skills along with strong interpersonal skills to effectively establish rapport,
and build relationships.
Strong organizational capabilities.
Skills sufficient to solve problems and identify solutions
Ability to adapt to changing job demands and priorities; work flexible hours to accommodate research deadlines.
Ability to respond to situations in an appropriate and professional manner.
Ability to concentrate and focus in a work environment that contains distracting stimuli and competing deadlines.
Ability to be flexible in handling work delegated by more than one individual.
Typing and computer skill/ability including word-processing, use of spreadsheets, email, data entry.
Ability to navigate numerous software programs and applications.
Ability to handle confidential material information with judgement and discretion
Skill in coordinating information transfer among multiple constituents.
Preferred:
Experience in a health care setting
Bilingual in English and Spanish
BA or BS degree
1-3 years of related experience
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