Clinical Trials Research Assistant

Clinical Trials Research Assistant - 138046

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Payroll

Title:

LAB AST 2
Department: MEDICINE/ Cardiology
Hiring Pay Scale: $25.00 - $27.20 / Hour
Worksite:
East Campus (La Jolla)
Appointment Type:
Career
Appointment Percent: 100%
Union: TX Contract
Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule:

Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday-Friday
Filing Deadline:
Fri 1/23/2026

The incumbent will serve as an assistant to the clinical trials research coordinators, director of cardiovascular research and Principal Investigators in cardiology.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting the research team with communication between pharmaceutical company sponsors.
• Conducting phone screenings of patients, assisting with patient interviews and data collection.
• Completing case report forms and scheduling patient visits.
• Maintaining the inventory of rating scales and screening instruments.
• Assisting with the inventory of lab kits, supplies, processing and shipping of specimens.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from high school OR a General Education Diploma and two years of laboratory experience OR two years of college including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences and one year of laboratory experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience with relevant knowledge and abilities; preference for coursework in physiology, biology, biochemistry, microbiology.
• Experience handling biological samples (blood and urine specimens).
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, Excel and data entry.
• Experience executing protocol-required tasks.
• Knowledge of cardiology patient populations and ability to perform telephone screenings.
• Ability to elicit clinically significant information from patients/subjects.
• Demonstrated ability to perform lab duties safely and ship laboratory specimens on time.
• Teamwork skills and independent contribution to research endeavors.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform detailed work successfully.
• Excellent communication with research subjects, study sponsors, and all research and clinical staff.

• Ability to prepare IRB forms.

• Flexible schedule and occasional weekends.
• Willingness to handle biological samples (blood and urine specimens).
• Reliable transportation to various locations.
• Criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.

Annual Full Pay Range: $48,295 - $56,794 (prorated if appointment percentage is less than 100%).
Hourly Equivalent: $23.13 - $27.20

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected status under state or federal law. See UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy.

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Entry level

Full-time

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology;
Research Services