Junior Specialist - Division of Cardiology

Position overview

Salary range:

For Exempt:  A reasonable estimate for this position is $57,000 at step 1 or $60,700 at step 2.
For Non-Exempt:  A reasonable estimate for this position is $27.59/ hr at Step 1 or $29.36/ hr at Step 2.

Open date: August 17, 2026

Next review date: Tuesday, Sep 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The UC Davis Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Junior Specialist to support research studies focused on cardiovascular disease. This position provides a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in basic, translational, and clinical research while working alongside physicians, scientists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary research team dedicated to advancing cardiovascular health through innovative translational research.

Clinical and Translational Research Support:

• Assist with ongoing clinical and translational research studies involving human participants.
• Support participant recruitment, screening, and enrollment activities.
• Obtain informed consent from research participants in accordance with approved Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols.
• Coordinate study visits and research‑related activities.
• Interact directly with patients, clinical staff, and research personnel across UC Davis Health facilities and the UC Davis main campus.
• Collect clinical and survey data from study participants.

Data Collection and Management:

• Collect, organize, and maintain clinical and research data.
• Enter participant information into REDCap and other research databases.
• Prepare reports for study data centers and maintain accurate study documentation.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with study protocols.
• Maintain research records and regulatory documentation.

Biospecimen Processing and Laboratory Support:

• Assist with the collection, processing, storage, and tracking of blood and tissue biospecimens obtained from research participants.
• Prepare and ship biological specimens for downstream analyses.
• Perform basic molecular biology and laboratory procedures.
• Maintain accurate specimen inventories and laboratory records.
• Adhere to established laboratory safety standards and research protocols.

Research Collaboration and Scholarly Contributions:

• Work under the supervision of multiple Principal Investigators on a variety of cardiovascular research projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of investigators, clinicians, and research staff.
• Contribute to research activities that may support scientific abstracts, presentations, manuscripts, and publications.

• Develop and maintain proficiency in clinical research procedures, human subjects protections, and laboratory techniques.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills while working in a multidisciplinary research environment.
• Maintain knowledge of study protocols, regulatory requirements, and best practices in research data and biospecimen management.
• Participate in training activities necessary to support research responsibilities and ensure compliance with institutional requirements.

• Support the mission of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine by promoting high-quality research and collaboration across clinical and academic programs.
• Interact professionally with research participants, patients, faculty,…