Clinical Research Associate , Hybrid; Onsite - Castellon-Lopez Lab

Job Description

As part of this role, you will become an integral member of a highly productive research team dedicated to meaningful, real-world impact. You will have opportunities to attend conferences, collaborate directly with community partners, and contribute to research that advances health equity for vulnerable and underserved populations.

Working under direct supervision, the Research Associate I performs a variety of routine experimental protocols and procedures to support the objectives of one or more laboratory research projects in a specific area of research. Assists in general laboratory activities, including maintenance of reagents and stocking of supplies. Files and monitors documents. Keeps accurate and detailed records of experiments and results. Assists in the operation of specialized equipment and machinery.

Observes safety standards and procedures. The Research Assistant I will be able to perform routine cellular, micro- and molecular biology procedures including, but not limited to Western, Northern blot, DNA/RNA, PCR, protein extraction, cell culture, Immunohistochemistry, and staining. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of routine laboratory tasks and procedures.
• Keeps accurate and detailed project records of experiments and results.
• May assist with animal husbandry.
• Maintains lab equipment and related records.
• Transports, processes and logs samples.
• Maintains computer database with relevant clinical information.
• Performs lab maintenance duties, including glassware cleaning and sterilization.
• Maintains stocks of general lab materials, and places orders for lab equipment and supplies.
• Assists new students and fellows at the laboratory.
• Assists in the operation of specialized equipment and machinery.
• Observes and complies with safety standards and procedures.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Assists with prescreening of potential research participants for various clinical trials.
• Maintains organized paper and electronic research files.
• Assists with preparing manuscripts, letters, and other research documents as needed.
• Lab performs literature reviews.
• Transportation of research medications.
• Performs study related assessments and questionnaires.
• Maintains organized paper and electronic research files.
• Assists with preparing manuscripts, letters, and other research documents as needed.
• Performs literature reviews.

This position follows an onsite and hybrid work schedule, offering opportunities for in-person collaboration while maintaining some flexibility. Employees must be able to commute to our Los Angeles location multiple times per week and reside within a commutable area. Remote work is not available.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED required.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1 year of Clinical research related experience
• Proficiency in REDCap for data entry, management, and workflow coordination
• Experience in qualitative data collection and analysis (e.g., interviews, focus groups, coding)
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to or lead the writing of scientific manuscripts and/or abstracts