Research Assistant (Orthopedic Surgery)- Limited Appointment

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Research Assistant (Orthopedic Surgery)- Limited Appointment

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Flexible Hybrid

Work Schedule

Flexible hybrid schedule, 20hrs/week, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Posted Date

08/21/2026

Salary Range: $30.12 - 35.92 Hourly

Employment Type

4 - Staff: Limited

Duration

06/30/2027

Job #

32386

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Our UCLA Health Department of Orthopedic Surgery is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support the research activities of Dr. Krakow's laboratory. The lab focuses on advancing the understanding of skeletal muscle dysfunction and fibrosis in cerebral palsy and related musculoskeletal conditions through translational research involving human tissues, cell culture, and molecular biology techniques. Key responsibilities:

• Conduct laboratory research using human muscle biopsies and small animal tissues
• Perform tissues processing, histology, immunostaining, microscopy, and cell culture experiments
• Assist with cell isolation, cell line maintenance, mechanical testing, and molecular biology assays (DNA, RNA, protein analysis, qPCR)
• Collect, organize, analyze, and present experimental data
• Assist with preparation of manuscript, presentation, grant materials, and research reports
• Support laboratory operations including equipment maintenance, inventory management, reagent preparation, and adherence to safety protocols
• Help maintain laboratory records, protocols, and regulatory compliance

Please note: this is a limited appointment that may convert to career

Salary range: $30.12/hr - $35.92/hr

Job Qualifications

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Bachelors degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Biomedical Sciences, or related field (preferred)

Knowledge of basic cell culture and molecular biology techniques

Experience with data processing and analysis, including statistical methods and R Studio

Ability to accurately collect, analyze, organize, and document research data

Demonstrated laboratory research experience in an academic, clinical, or industry setting (preferred)

Knowledge of muscle anatomy, physiology, and related scientific terminology

Experience performing cell culture procedures, including aseptic techniques, cell seeding, passaging, and cryopreservation

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, spreadsheets, graphics software, and literature search methods

Ability to maintain laboratory inventories, supplies, and equipment

Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to details

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team

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.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.

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