Staff Research Associate 1 - Part time/Limited Assignment

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

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Emergency Medicine

Under the direction of the Vice Chair of Research the SRA will be responsible for assisting with day-to-day operations of assigned research projects with particular emphasis on IRB submission, maintenance and reporting. The candidate will assist in obtaining background research materials, obtaining information on grants, and elements for IRB application. The candidate will work with principle investigators, fellows, residents and students to further the research goals of the department.

The ideal candidate will be extremely organized and detail oriented. Must have basic experience working with research search engines and literature databases. Must have excellent written and organization skills in order to summarize and categorize research articles. Skills related to working with research teams and coordinating research preferred.

To successfully address these tasks on time, the SRA must have a broad set of intelligence, be extremely diligent and task-oriented, and an efficient worker.

Required:

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Organizational skills to maintain records and coordinate other tasks as required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of personal computers and relevant software programs (e.g., data entry, word processing, spreadsheets.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally, and in writing, with faculty, staff, and supervisors.
• Ability to communicate effectively about task deadlines and ability to complete on time.
• Knowledge of RED Cap, SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and report to Principal Investigator on a regular basis and in a timely manner.
• Ability to manage competing demands / assignments / deadlines
• Familiarity with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) to ensure confidentiality, privacy and security of patient information.
• Excellent organizational skills to keep accurate records.
• Proficient writing skills to prepare/compose/review a variety of materials with accuracy and completeness.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a moderate volume of work efficiently and meet deadlines with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Ability to be punctual and maintain a satisfactory attendance record.

Preferred:

• Ability to creatively solve technology problems.
• Understanding of medical terminology.

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional 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; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

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 categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.