Staff Research Associate I

UCLA Health System

Los Angeles, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$28.69–$34.21 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Biology, Cancer, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, High-Throughput Screening (HTS), Laboratory Operations, Medicine, Mentoring, Molecular Biology, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, People Management, Quality Control, Research Laboratory, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Translational Research, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
POSTED
5 days ago

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n Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USAn

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Join our collaborative translational cancer research team and contribute to innovative studies aimed at advancing precision medicine. The Research Assistant will perform a variety of molecular and cellular biology techniques, analyze research data, mentor undergraduate researchers, and support laboratory operations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with advanced molecular biology methods, high-throughput screening technologies, and patient-derived samples while contributing to impactful scientific discoveries.

Salary: $28.69 - $34.21 hourly

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Required:

  • Skill in performing work in an accurate and thorough manner with close attention to details in all areas.

  • Ability to write legibly using correct spelling to record technical lab results and keep accurate and organized records.

  • Ability to communicate effectively and with mutual respect with co-workers, and other staff.

  • Ability to work cooperatively with other team members to maintain smooth workflow.

  • Ability to work independently with average amount of supervision.

  • Working knowledge of tissue culture, basic chemistry, and biology Required

  • Fluency in proper sterile technique

  • Knowledge of quality control and instrument usage.

  • Ability to perform experimental calculations and analysis. Required

  • Ability to perform laboratory tasks in timely manner in a high workload environment.

  • Skill in performing work in an accurate and thorough manner with close attention to details in all areas.

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  • Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Up to 1 year of related experience oe training

  • Ability to oversee and train the junior undergraduate lab assistants and provide guidance and instruction as needed

  • Experience working with large sets of data

  • Experience working with patient biopsy samples

  • Experience with animal and IRB protocols

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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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About the Company

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UCLA Health System