UC San Diego Health · 3 days ago
Staff Research Associate - 138054
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$27.85/hr - $33.22/hrUC San Diego Health is seeking a Staff Research Associate to support studies in clinical neurosciences, particularly focusing on patients with epilepsy. The role involves patient recruitment, database management, research image acquisition, and neuropsychological testing within a clinical research setting.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Recruitment and scheduling of patients and healthy controls
Database creation and management
Research image acquisition and transfer
Neuropsychological testing and scoring
Provide support on manuscripts for publication and professional research conferences
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of clinical neurosciences and cognitive neuroscience, primarily in patients with epilepsy
Theoretical knowledge of neuroscience, biology, cognitive science generally acquired through a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated knowledge of human subjects research policies and procedures. Knowledge of the human subject consent process, and federal government regulations pertaining to consenting of subjects. On-line training certificate (acquired on job). Knowledge of IRB, and sponsored research requirements
Strong demonstrated experienced with computers (Personal computer and Macintosh). Skill with personal computers, word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail software, databases, etc. Specifically Microsoft office suite (excel, access, PowerPoint, word, etc)
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to use tact and diplomacy with subjects (including patients with cognitive impairment), their families, faculty and institutional staff, as well as when representing the agency in the community
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively and diplomatically at all organizational levels, both verbally and in writing. Ability to work professionally and effectively with a diverse population, including the business community, academicians, staff and students
Ability to liaise with leaders and members of the public to identify and contact potential study participants
Excellent record keeping, database management, detail oriented, logical, methodological approach to problem solving, strong process orientation, strong administrative and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize assignments, maintain workflow, and work productively in meeting critical deadlines and milestones
Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal supervision. Good judgment to know when to ask for assistance from supervisor in cases where regulations, policies and procedures are not clear
Preferred
Bilingual in Spanish
Company
UC San Diego Health
UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region.
Founded in 1966
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.2MKey Investors
The Beryl InstituteThe Conrad Prebys Foundation
2025-10-31Grant
2023-06-26Grant· $0.2M
Leadership Team
Christian Dameff
Medical Director of Cybersecurity
Sandip Patel
Professor
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