Behavioral Research Assistant Jobs in Riverside, CA

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About WesternU
As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture.
At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of WesternU. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others.
Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference.
Posting Details
Position Title
Research Associate
Position Control Number
S03517
Type of Position
Staff
Position Status
Full-time
Campus
Western University Campus-Pomona, CA
Position Location
Department
6011-Center for Clinical Research
Job Summary
Responsibilities include execution of the study protocol per all study design plans and SOPs related to study conduct, including project management support for studies. These responsibilities may include but are not limited to sample preparation, dose verification, study system dosing, sample analysis and re-analysis, data collection and recording data either manually or electronically, sign offs on all scientific aspects of study participation. Research Associates must work closely with study directors, contributing scientists, veterinary and clinical support services, pathology, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, and analytical/bio analytical services to ensure all study aspects are conducted per scientific and regulatory requirements.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Descriptive statistics, formulation and dosing calculations, dilutions, etc; excellent communication and technical writing skills; proactive in spotting potential problems and seeking successful solutions; excellent attention to detail.
Familiarity with clinical/veterinary terminology pertaining to dosing, clinical observations, physiology, pathology, animal behavior, etc.
Required Qualifications
B.S. or equivalent in a scientific area (i.e. biology, veterinary sciences); minimum 2 years experience in clinical area or preclinical and experimental animal research; experience with molecular and biochemical techniques; experience with histological procedures; knowledge of vivarium and/ or in vivo procedures and processes, including preclinical study implementation and conduct
Preferred Qualifications
Optometry degree, Medical degree, clinical lab scientist are preferred. License to practice is not needed
Essential Job Duties
Key Responsibilities
Manage and assist with implementing and performing clinical data collection, interaction with human subjects, in-vitro and in-vivo projects including surgeries, necropsies, behavioral testing, biochemical assays, etc., from study initiation to study completion.
Key Responsibilities
Provide project management support for studies, in addition to qc oversight for data and assistance in generating reports for clients and internal committees.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for all in vivo data collection and archiving, and generation of draft study reports. Assure adherence to protocol, amendments, sops, glp (if applicable) and regulatory compliance throughout the conduct of studies.
Key Responsibilities
Create and interpret scientific documents including study protocols, SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Experimental subjects contact and examination or animal handling, including treatments, blood sampling (including subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, intraperitoneal and intradermal routes), and tissue collection in various rodent species. Must perform various technical tests on human subjects and may perform other technical procedures on study animals as needed.
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Work Schedule
Monday to Friday and some weekends
Working at WesternU
We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable.
We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally,
• Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success.
• Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment.
• Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community.
• As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences.
• WesternU's core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do.
• We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people!
Expected Pay Scale
Minimum
$17.00
Maximum
$17.00