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Staff Research Associate 1

SRA 1 (009613)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_4428

 

 

 

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

5/15/2025 5:28:36 PM

Date Last Edited:

5/15/2025 5:28:33 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

 

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

2300O

Organization:

SCHOOL OF NURSING

Division Code:

2310D

Division:

NURSING DIV

Department:

190000 - SCHOOL OF NURSING

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_4428

Position Description ID

240185

UC Payroll Title:

SRA 1 (009613)

Business Title:

Staff Research Associate 1

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

RX: Research Support Professionals

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

4 - Staff: Limited

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

0.2

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40055021

Reports to Payroll Title:

Associate Professor

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40822138

Department Head Payroll Title:

Dean


Level of Supervision Received

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.


POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Staff Research Associate will be responsible for identifying and enrolling subjects into the study and performing data collection as outlined in the study protocol.   The Staff Research Associate will assist with research study examining the impact of the AIM7 app on sleep, stress, and overall well-being in adult pickle ball players.


Department Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Staff Research Associate will be responsible for identifying and enrolling subjects into the study and performing data collection as outlined in the study protocol.   The Staff Research Associate will assist with research study examining the impact of the AIM7 app on sleep, stress, and overall well-being in adult pickle ball players.

 

 


Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Function

Responsibilities

% Time

Clinical Research

1. Assist with participant recruitment (E)

2. Manage and track study data, including survey responses and app usage metrics (E)

3. Assistant with data analysis (E)

4. Assist with literature reviews and manuscript (E)

100%


Other Requirements - Applies to all Positions

•

Performs other duties as assigned.

•

Complies with all policies and standards.

•

Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

•

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.


QUALIFICATIONS


Educational Requirements

Education Level

Education Details

Required/
Preferred

And/Or

Bachelor's Degree

or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required

 


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KSAs

Required/
Preferred

Strong connection with pickleball communities

Required

Experience with research methodologies, data collection, and analysis

Preferred

Strong organizational, communication and writing skills

Required

Proficiency in Qualtrics, Word, Powerpoint and Excel

Required

Proficiency in R coding

Preferred

Interest in sports science, fitness, digital health, and wellness research

Required

Bachelor’s degree in a health science-related field

Required


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT


Reporting and Background Check Requirements

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.


LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Factor Building


Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Physical Requirements

Never

0 Hours

Occasional

Up to 3 Hours

Frequent

3 to 6 Hours

Continuous

6 to 8+ Hours

Is Essential

Standing/Walking

 

 

X

 

 

Sitting

 

 

X

 

 

Bending/Stooping

 

X

 

 

X

Squatting/Kneeling

 

X

 

 

 

Climbing

 

X

 

 

 

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

 

X

 

 

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

 

X

 

 

 

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

 

 

 

 

Physical requirements other

 

X

 

 

 


Other Physical Requirements

If "Physical requirements other" was selected above, please explain (e.g., ability to differentiate color):


Environmental Requirements

The environmental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Exposures

Never

0 Hours

Occasional

Up to 3 Hours

Frequent

3 to 6 Hours

Continuous

6 to 8+ Hours

Is Essential

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

 

X

 

 

X

Loud noise levels

X

 

 

 

 

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

 

 

 

 

Microwave/Radiation

 

X

 

 

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

 

 

 

 

Exposures other

X

 

 

 

 


Mental Requirements

The mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Exposures

Never

0 Hours

Occasional

Up to 3 Hours

Frequent

3 to 6 Hours

Continuous

6 to 8+ Hours

Is Essential

Sustained attention and concentration

 

 

X

 

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

 

X

 

 

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

 

 

X

 

X

Communication skills

 

X

 

 

X

Numerical skills

 

X

 

 

X

Mental demands other

X

 

 

 

 


Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk

The exposure described here is what can be expected of an employee in performing the essential functions of this position.

X

Classification 2: Position in which required tasks normally do not involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but may require performing unplanned Classification 1 tasks. In these jobs the normal work performance involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. However, exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment.