Staff Research Associate II

UCLA Health System

Los Angeles, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$31.23–$50.24 Per Hour
SKILLS
Biology, Cancer, Cell Cultures, Centrifuge, Cloning, Communication Skills, Drug Implants, Human Health, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory Equipment, Molecular Biology, Patient Care, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Reverse Transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR), Scientific Research, Team Player
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
POSTED
27 days ago

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Life-saving breakthroughs, innovative therapies, and next-generation technologies. Through vision, tenacity, and inspiration, UCLA Healthxe2x80x99s world-class researchers are redefining human health and patient care. Join us and live out your passion for discovery while making an incredible difference in the lives of people around the world.

Within the UCLA Brain Tumor Imaging Laboratory (BTIL) in the Department of Radiological Sciences, the Research Associate plays a key role in advancing preclinical imaging research focused on brain tumor biology. This position supports the labxe2x80x99s scientific mission by performing molecular biology experiments, maintaining cell cultures, and conducting mouse xenograft studies. The role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to innovative cancer research in a dynamic, collaborative laboratory environment.

Salary: $31.21 - $50.21 hourly

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Required:

  • BA/BS and/or equivalent combination of education and experience/training.

  • 1 year of demonstrated knowledge of basic genetics, molecular biology and biochemical principles.

  • 1 year of familiarity with basic laboratory equipment, including centrifuge, pH meter, incubators, biosafety cabinet hoods, PCR machines and electrophoresis apparatus.

  • Strong interpersonal skills for interaction to communicate diplomatically and effectively with faculty, patients, physicians, collaborators, researchers, and other University staff.

  • Ability to learn new methods and protocols and to adapt these to current laboratory situations

  • Experience with working with mice, including survival surgeries (e.g. intracranial implantation) and drug administration (intraperitoneal, intravenous, and oral gavage)

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  • Strong molecular biology skill-set, including experience with cell culture, PCR, RT-PCR, Western blot, and cloning.

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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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