Job Description
Play a key role in world class patient care. Continuously elevate the quality of research within an award winning health system. Leverage your expertise to make a life changing difference. At UCLA Health, you can do this and more.
Within the Translational Research Imaging Center (TRIC) of the Department of Radiological Sciences, the Research Associate will provide administrative support to the TRIC Manager and research-based Radiology faculty in the Department. Their primary responsibility will be to assist the TRIC Manager with day-to-day administrative duties and assist investigators in the development of research protocols involving various animal species.
The Research Associate is responsible for:
· Assisting in the Center’s document control process for standard operating procedures/compliance procedures
· Preparing and submitting animal care and use applications to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) biosafety applications to the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)
· Providing general office support to Center investigators and staff
· Tracking and maintaining TRIC user training records
· Ability to handle sensitive materials and confidential information with discretion and tact
· Ability to organize and manage large volumes of material in an established system with careful attention to detail
· Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences - preferred
· Demonstrated skill in assessing situations, anticipating problems, gathering information or data, and recommending solutions.
· Demonstrates ability to organize, initiate and work independently to address responsibilities; must have strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
· Detailed knowledge of PC operating systems and all related peripherals, including but not limited to:
o copy/scan/printers, fax, databases, and Microsoft Office applications
· Excellent analytical skills with ability to review detailed work
· Excellent organizational skills that ensure efficient filling of hard and electronic files, maintaining office supplies and office equipment
· Skill in setting priorities to complete work to meet deadlines.
· Working knowledge of scientific terminology and procedural formatting to prepare and edit research protocols, standard operating procedures and correspondence with speed and accuracy and using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation
UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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UCAN ADVANCE CARE AND ELEVATE YOUR CAREER
At UCLA Health, UCan make a significant, positive impact on one of the most vibrant, dynamic and diverse communities in the world. As a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and dozens of primary care practices, specialty practices, urgent care centers and other ancillary locations throughout metro Los Angeles, we offer an incredible variety of opportunities for you to define a uniquely rewarding career path.
As the home to the David Geffen School of Medicine, an internationally-respected leader in medical education and research, UCLA Health is also ideally positioned to play a leading role in the future of human health while remaining Los Angeles’ trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, UCan at UCLA Health.
UCLA HEALTH AWARDS 2020
At UCLA Health, you can be part of a tradition of medical breakthroughs that points toward an even more exciting future. You’ll work in a vibrant, empowering environment where you are encouraged to grow your knowledge base, enhance your skills and help us continue building on our reputation of innovation and discovery.
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U.S News & World Report’s #1 hospital in Los Angeles and California, #4 in the nation
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One of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” in the nation – UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital ranked among the best in the nation in: diabetes and endocrinology, neonatology, cancer, neurology and neurosurgery, nephrology, gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery, and orthopedics
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One of U.S. News & World Report’s “Most Connected Hospitals”
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Forbes Best Employers for Diversity
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Practice Greenhealth Top 25 Environmental Excellence Award, Greening the Operating Room Recognition Award and Circle of Excellence Award for green building practices – Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
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Practice Greenhealth Emerald Award and Greening the Operating Room Recognition Award – UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
Something special is happening here. Our excellence is being recognized throughout the world. It’s no accident. When you bring together exceptional people, extensive resources, and an uncompromising vision of what healthcare can be, great things can happen. And here, they happen quite often.
