Staff Research Associate 1

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Staff Research Associate 1

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm; work hours outside of this range are occasionally needed

Posted Date

06/12/2026

Salary Range: $28.69 - 34.21 Hourly

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

31104

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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The Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology is seeking a Staff Research Associate I to join its preclinical imaging research team. In this role, you will support innovative biomedical research by performing small-animal imaging procedures using PET, CT, SPECT, MRI, and optical imaging technologies, conducting ex vivo sample analyses, and independently managing data collection and analysis. The position also plays a key role in maintaining laboratory operations through inventory management and procurement of research supplies, while providing imaging and safety training to new users. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with advanced imaging technologies in a collaborative, research-focused environment.

Hourly range: $28.69-$34.21

Job Qualifications

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Required:

• Basic understanding of biology and animal physiology.
• Basic knowledge of research lab safety and regulations.
• Organized and detail-oriented; maintains up-to-date, accurate and organized schedules and records on a timely basis.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, postdocs, and students about basic imaging theory, techniques and protocols.
• Ability to multi-task to meet deadlines.
• Experienced in working with small animals.
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot scheduling conflicts, etc.
• Skilled at writing reports and working with spreadsheets, databases, and email.
• Ability to follow directions and to both work independently and to work well with a team when needed
• Knowledge of Radiation Safety requirements.

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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