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This position is a limited position with the possibility of extension/career conversion.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 10/20/2023. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite on Campus and remote.

UCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments of psychiatry in the country with cutting-edge research and state-of-the-art clinical services. The department is committed to offering challenging career opportunities with potential for growth and a dynamic learning environment to its talented and dedicated employees.

Under supervision, the Psychiatry Lab Assistant 2 will assist clinical research efforts on projects pertaining to parenting, psychopathology, and substance use with the Department of Psychiatry. Duties will include: assisting with data collection, maintaining calendars and scheduling events, assist with basic data manipulations, and collaborating with and supporting other lab members. General lab assistance duties may include maintaining equipment and supplies, and preparing data collection forms and various correspondence and assisting with literature searches and the preparation of scientific manuscripts. The incumbent will perform other project, miscellaneous tasks, and general lab assistance as needed.

• Graduation from high school or a GED and two (2) years of laboratory experience or two (2) years of college including courses in Psychology or related field and one (1) year of laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Previous experience in a research setting.

• Proven effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Proven ability to effectively communicate with a diverse population including children and their parents.

• Strong basic computer skills such as word processing and data entry, as well as experienceusing Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Adobe PDF.

• Experience performing research duties in a clinical research environment.

• Working knowledge of longitudinal research design and methodology and DSM-IV/V criteria.

• Experience using a reference manager (Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote).

• Proven ability to assist with coding, entering, cleaning, organizing and verifying study data according to study protocol.

• Demonstrated experience to assist with running participants through structured assessment protocols.

• Proven ability to maintain professional phone and SMS contacts with participants in research studies.

• Proficiency in using software to manage or manipulate data (Microsoft Excel, SPSS, SAS, R, Python).

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
• Work may be completed remotely, conditional on approval of the supervisor.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and evenings as needed.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $44,662 - $52,513 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $21.39 - $25.15

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).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit:
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit:

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Application Instructions

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Posted: 5/2/2024

Job Reference #: 125727

This position is a limited position with the possibility of extension/career conversion.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 10/20/2023. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite on Campus and remote.

UCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments of psychiatry in the country with cutting-edge research and state-of-the-art clinical services. The department is committed to offering challenging career opportunities with potential for growth and a dynamic learning environment to its talented and dedicated employees.

Under supervision, the Psychiatry Lab Assistant 2 will assist clinical research efforts on projects pertaining to parenting, psychopathology, and substance use with the Department of Psychiatry. Duties will include: assisting with data collection, maintaining calendars and scheduling events, assist with basic data manipulations, and collaborating with and supporting other lab members. General lab assistance duties may include maintaining equipment and supplies, and preparing data collection forms and various correspondence and assisting with literature searches and the preparation of scientific manuscripts. The incumbent will perform other project, miscellaneous tasks, and general lab assistance as needed.

• Graduation from high school or a GED and two (2) years of laboratory experience or two (2) years of college including courses in Psychology or related field and one (1) year of laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Previous experience in a research setting.

• Proven effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Proven ability to effectively communicate with a diverse population including children and their parents.

• Strong basic computer skills such as word processing and data entry, as well as experienceusing Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Adobe PDF.

• Experience performing research duties in a clinical research environment.

• Working knowledge of longitudinal research design and methodology and DSM-IV/V criteria.

• Experience using a reference manager (Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote).

• Proven ability to assist with coding, entering, cleaning, organizing and verifying study data according to study protocol.

• Demonstrated experience to assist with running participants through structured assessment protocols.

• Proven ability to maintain professional phone and SMS contacts with participants in research studies.

• Proficiency in using software to manage or manipulate data (Microsoft Excel, SPSS, SAS, R, Python).

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
• Work may be completed remotely, conditional on approval of the supervisor.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and evenings as needed.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $44,662 - $52,513 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $21.39 - $25.15

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).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or \"bench-to-bedside\" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit:
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit:

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.