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Research Assistant - Medicine

UC San Diego Health -
San Diego, CA

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Job Details

Part-time
$30.12 - $35.93 an hour
8 days ago

Qualifications

Data integrity assurance
Biological safety protocols
Research laboratory experience
Data systems development
Confidential information handling
Informed consent
Data validation techniques
Word processing
Data quality management
Clinical laboratory experience
Health information data integrity
Informed consent procedures implementation
Desktop applications
Hazardous material handling
Patient recruitment
Patient interaction
Clinical research documentation
Managing patient records
Quality data entry
Database software proficiency

Full Job Description

La Jolla
9500 Gilman Drive, San Diego, CA 92037, United States

Payroll Title:

SRA 1

Department:

MEDICINE/PCCSM

Hiring Pay Scale

$30.12 - $30.83 / Hour

Worksite:

Campus

Appointment Type:

Career

Appointment Percent:

50%

Union:

RX Contract

Total Openings:

Work Schedule:

Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#140571 Research Assistant - Medicine

Filing Deadline: Thu 7/30/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

This is a 50% part-time position.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 07/21/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

The Department of Medicine (DOM) is the largest department within the UCSD School of Medicine and is responsible for fulfilling the teaching, research, and clinical missions of the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. The department employs approximately 500 salaried faculty, 168 academic appointees, 331 residents, fellow and postdocs and 479 staff personnel.

Under direct supervision, will recruit UCSD patients for sample banking. Duties will include assisting with identifying and obtaining informed consent from patients seen in clinics or inpatients; explaining the nature of the study; coordinating with clinical laboratory for appropriate blood samples to be drawn (may draw blood samples, as necessary if certified); and transporting samples to lab per specifications and process for storage. Biobanking will include specimen packaging and shipping to outside investigators as necessary. In addition, will be responsible for screening medical records relevant to medical data per protocol; assisting in creation and maintenance of a database that correlates samples with clinical data; recording patient data into appropriate databases; and performing long term follow up of participating patients. Will request ongoing medical data as applicable and will maintain overall quality of clinical data. Must maintain strict confidentiality. Other duties assigned as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Theoretical knowledge in biological or life sciences.
Demonstrated experience working in a biomedical research lab.
Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory guidelines/requirements regarding biosafety and universal precautions in order to comply with state and university guidelines.
Demonstrated experience working with clinical research protocols.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to handle blood for processing and shipping.
Demonstrated experience obtaining patient/participant consent to participate in research studies, with the ability to answer questions relating to study and convey pertinent information.
Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects and work at multiple locations.
Extensive knowledge in database development and data entry procedures.
Ability to develop methods to test for data validity as well as maintain high standards for accuracy.
Ability to interact with a large variety of physicians, health care professionals, patients and families in a professional and pleasant manner.
Demonstrated ability and knowledge of using computer software applications, including word processing and database applications.
Ability to attend to detail, as required in file and record keeping duties.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree.
Phlebotomy certification.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekend days as required.
Must be willing to work with hazardous materials.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $62,891 - $75,022 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $30.12 - $35.93

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational — or "bench-to-bedside" — research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

The University of California 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.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: 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.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Job Details

Date Posted

07/16/2026

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