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General Information

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Flexible Hybrid
Work Schedule
variable hours between Monday-Friday
Posted Date
03/26/2026
Salary Range: $28.69 - 34.21 Hourly
Employment Type
4 - Staff: Limited
Duration
11 months
Job #
29778

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Semel Institute is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Staff Research Assistant to support innovative clinical research initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful studies while gaining experience across research design, data analysis, and project coordination.

Key responsibilities include supporting the implementation of research protocols, conducting literature reviews, and preparing study materials. The incumbent will collaborate closely with clinical staff and trainees, serving as a key liaison with the research team. Additional responsibilities include contributing to manuscript development, supporting study design using large real-world clinical datasets, managing data, coordinating projects, and assisting with IRB submissions and county contract databases.

This position is ideal for candidates who are highly organized, collaborative, and eager to grow in a fast-paced academic research environment.

*Note, this is a limited role which may convert to career

Hourly range: $28.69-$34.21



Job Qualifications

Preferred:

  • Ability to perform tasks in an efficient, well-organized and timely manner with minimal level of supervision
  • Skill in setting priorities, follow through on assigned tasks and adhering to deadlines
  • Skill in working independently with minimal supervision
  • Demonstrated ability to present research data
  • Experience in research
  • Excellent management skills
  • Knowledge about IRB proposals
  • Graduate (Master Degree) or Doctorate

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.