This is a full time position, with 8- hour day shifts, some remote work and some on-site work. Home office is located in La Jolla. This is a grant funded position through July 2026.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

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· Selected as one of the 100 Best Places to Work for 2024 by Fortune Magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute for the 16th time.  A remarkable achievement as only five healthcare organizations nationwide made the list, and Scripps is the sole healthcare provider in California to be recognized.  

· Recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024. 

· Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years. 

· Ranked 78th in 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care. 

· Ranked 95th in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023

Why join this team?

Housed within Scripps Health, Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute (SWDI) is Southern California’s leading diabetes center of excellence, committed to providing the best evidence-based diabetes screening, education and patient care across Scripps Hospitals and clinics, and in the surrounding community. Founded in 1981, SWDI’s mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with pre-diabetes, gestational diabetes, type 1 and type 2 diabetes through diverse programs, including diabetes self-management education, behavioral health, clinical research, diabetes prevention, retinal screenings, and professional training and education. SWDI’s interdisciplinary team is comprised of endocrinologists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and dietitians, diabetes educators, and researchers. Our current portfolio of research projects is funded by the National Institutes of Health and non-federal sponsors, and evaluates a variety of pharmacological, device, behavioral, and psychological interventions to improve the quality of life for individuals living with diabetes.

The Research Assistant III position is ideal for someone who is a fast learner and interested in research and patient care. This position has opportunities to gain data-focused and/or participant-facing experience, with the exact distribution of responsibilities dependent on department needs and candidate qualifications.

Responsibilities include:

· Coordinates multiple aspects of clinical trials ensuring regulatory document management, data submission compliance, and IRB submissions meet all standards.

· Keeps internal data tracking systems up-to-date.

· Provides superior service to principle investigators and research sponsors within scope of responsibilities.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• One year experience in a research setting or undergraduate degree in a science field.
• Advanced written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in medical terminology preferred.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Organized and detailed oriented.
• Strong motivator/communicator in a compact clinical team working with aggressive timelines.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• Bachelors degree preferred.
• Data management experience
• REDCap experience
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Job: *Research

Organization: *Scripps Health Corp

Title: Research Assistant III – Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute - Grant Funded

Location: Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS WHITTIER DIABETES INSTITUTE

Requisition ID: 242003920