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Imagen Dental Partners

Dental Hygienist

Palm Springs, CA · On-site

$57 - $67/hr

  • Retirement

... Column/Assisted Hygiene * Current Certification from an accredited Hygiene Program. * Current CPR Certification. * Demonstrates leadership and strong communication skills. * Excellent written and ...

Imagen Dental Partners

Dental Hygienist

Palm Springs, CA · On-site

$57 - $67/hr

  • Retirement

... Column/Assisted Hygiene * Current Certification from an accredited Hygiene Program. * Current CPR Certification. * Demonstrates leadership and strong communication skills. * Excellent written and ...

ProFarm

Assistant Research Scientist, Chemistry

Davis, CA · On-site

$70K - $73K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

Write reports and protocols, including SOPs and methods. * Effectively organize, prioritize and ... Column chromatography, analytical/preparative HPLC). * High energy, and self-motivation, able to ...

Irvine Company

Data Engineer - Contract ($65 - $95)

Irvine, CA · On-site

$65 - $95/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Write and maintain schema documentation with model and column descriptions, and apply dbt best practices (refs, sources, macros, tags). * Configure and maintain Dagster assets to orchestrate dbt ...

Archer

Senior Software Engineer, Backend

San Jose, CA

$160K - $198K/yr

Architect robust data models and schemas optimized for low-latency writes and fast real-time ... Experience with column-oriented or time-series data storage and analytical file formats (e.g ...

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How much do column writer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for column writer in California is $23.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $27.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a column writer?

Column writers are journalists or authors who regularly contribute opinion or feature pieces, known as columns, to newspapers, magazines, or online publications. Their work often reflects their personal viewpoints, expertise, or commentary on specific topics such as politics, culture, sports, or lifestyle. Column writers play a key role in shaping public opinion and engaging readers by providing insights, analysis, and unique perspectives. They must stay informed about current events and trends relevant to their beat, and typically develop a consistent voice or style that resonates with their audience.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a column writer?

To thrive as a Column Writer, you need exceptional writing skills, subject matter expertise, and often a degree in journalism, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with content management systems, SEO tools, and digital publishing platforms is typically required. Creativity, strong research abilities, and the capacity to engage readers with a unique voice are standout soft skills. These competencies are vital for producing compelling, credible columns that attract and retain a dedicated readership.

How does a column writer typically collaborate with editors and other team members in a newsroom setting?

Column writers regularly work with editors to refine their ideas, ensure accuracy, and maintain the publication's tone and standards. They often attend editorial meetings to pitch topics and discuss upcoming issues or themes. Collaboration may also include coordinating with fact-checkers, photographers, and digital content teams to enhance their columns with visuals or multimedia elements. This team-oriented environment helps column writers produce engaging content while meeting deadlines and editorial expectations.

What is the difference between Column Writer vs Content Writer?

AspectColumn WriterContent Writer
CredentialsTypically no specific certifications, but journalism or writing degrees are commonOften no formal credentials required, but marketing or communication degrees are beneficial
Work EnvironmentPrint and online newspapers, magazines, online publicationsBlogs, websites, marketing agencies, corporate websites
Industry UsageUsed in journalism, editorial columns, opinion piecesUsed in digital marketing, SEO, brand content

While both Column Writers and Content Writers create written material, Column Writers focus on opinion-based, editorial pieces often published in newspapers or magazines. Content Writers produce a broader range of digital content aimed at marketing and SEO. The roles overlap in writing skills but differ in purpose and publication platforms.

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Infographic showing various Column Writer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 90% In-person, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,858 per year, or $24 per hour.

Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator

University of California San Francisco

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$28.50 - $38/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

University Of California San Francisco rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

229th of 618 rated colleges and universities

Job description

This position will support a randomized controlled trial of a primary care-based intervention to prevent obesity among low-income Latino infants and toddlers. Roles may include trial recruitment, data collection via surveys and medical records review, and conducting 24-hour dietary recalls with parents of infants and toddlers at well child visits and over the phone. The study will take place at two sites: the San Francisco General Hospital Children's Health Center and the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center outpatient clinic in Sunnyvale, CA and will enroll low-income Latino families who are primarily Spanish speaking. Candidates should expect to work in person at the San Francisco site approximately 2.5 days week and at the Sunnyvale site on the other days. There will be a limited amount of remote work each week.

Required Qualifications:

  • HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and/or equivalent experience/training.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications and presentation skills; excellent organizational skills; and excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse team.
  • Attention to detail. 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Windows.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment; project management and coordination skills; ability to prioritize tasks and meet multiple deadlines on concurrent projects.
  • Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with patients, co-workers, & physicians.
  • Fluency in spoken and written Spanish is a requirement for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated proficiency with medical terminology.
  • Experience working with patients or study subjects.
  • Ability to abstract data from medical records and transfer it to data collection forms or directly into databases.

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Working in collaboration with others, schedules and tracks patient visits, tests, procedures and follow up according to protocol; provides calendars and schedules to patients; obtains insurance authorization for tests/procedures; in collaboration with team members, codes and documents toxicities and adverse events; reports adverse events to appropriate University and outside agencies; obtains, processes and ships specimens.

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Patient Registration 

Works with Investigators to verify history and medical information to assure inclusion/exclusion criteria are met; schedules screening tests and procedures;

registers and randomizes patients on trials and/or studies. 

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Data Management

Abstracts clinical data from medical records; enters data onto case report forms, study flow sheets, and other forms; submits required data and data forms in accordance with accuracy and timeliness requirements of the protocols; addresses and resolves data queries; identifies, investigates and resolves data quality issues

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Helps prepare for audits/monitoring visits by sponsors and/or regulatory agencies; 

Monitors study supply inventory and reorders as needed; maintains research charts and study binders; and performs other related duties as assigned.

    

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