What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant - Remote - 124551 position at UC San Diego Health?
This position is a limited position with the possibility of extension/career conversion.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 08/21/2023. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
Candidates hired into this position may have the ability to work remotely.
Kick It California (KIC, formerly known as CSH, the California Smokers' Helpline) is part of the UCSD Moores Cancer Center. KIC conducts research as well as provides free cessation related counseling service. KIC was the first statewide telephone-counseling service for smoking cessation in the U.S. that was based on experimentally-proven protocol (established in 1992). Cessation service is now provided using telephone and internet-based protocols. The phone counseling service is provided in six languages--English, Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Korean, and Vietnamese. KIC conducts high-caliber intervention research as well as population studies. KIC is funded to conduct multiple survey and evaluation projects throughout the state, including the evaluation of California's TUPE (Tobacco Use Prevention Education) program. KIC currently has grants and contracts in excess of $10 million annually.
The Research Assistant position in the KIC research team will work on library research, assist in paper writing, and assist the research team with other tasks as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSGraduation from high school or GED and one year of related experience or two years of college including courses in related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
Experience using word processing, email, calendaring, and remote collaboration software (e.g., Zoom).
Experience with various computer programs including Microsoft Office. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or equivalent software.
Skills with routine laboratory/office needs (library research, organization, etc.).
Experience with file management, databases, and data cleaning.
Experience in rapidly learning new tools, following protocols, and creatively problem solving.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $40,340 - $46,771 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $19.32 - $22.40
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
UC San Diego Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/saa/nondiscr.html
Salary : $10 - $40,340
