Research Assistant; Limited Appointment

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Posted Date

07/23/2026

Salary Range
: $30.12 - 35.92 Hourly

Employment Type

4 - Staff:
Limited

Duration

11 months

Job #

32037

The Semel Institute and UCLA Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoids is seeking a highly motivated Staff Research Assistant to join a dynamic clinical research team. In this role, you will work closely with the Principal Investigator and research staff to support innovative, human-subjects research studies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting screening visits, enrollment activities, and follow-up assessments
• Performing IRB-approved study procedures in accordance with protocol guidelines
• Maintaining accurate study documentation and managing data entry records

This position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to clinical research while gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative academic environment.

This is a limited role which may convert to career.

Hourly range: $30.12/hr -$35.92/hr

Required:

• Ability to interact appropriately and congenially with all staff, faculty, students, patients, volunteers and the public on the phone and in person.
• Must have strong computer skills, proficiency in the full suite of Microsoft Office programs - especially Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to compile and track data.
• Skill in stabling priorities, working independently and completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously and adjust workload.
• Knowledge of University library system.
• Working knowledge of Pub Med and End Note.
• BS or BA or equivalent experience

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.