Cancer Biomarker Research Associate I

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health invites applications to join an innovative cancer biomarker research team in Los Angeles. The role focuses on translational cancer research, working with tumor tissue, exosomes, and cfDNA to improve patient outcomes.

You will process biofluids, isolate exosomes and cfDNA, perform ELISA and NGS library prep, analyze biomarker data, manage specimens and reagents, and mentor undergraduate students while collaborating with researchers to advance ongoing projects.

Responsibilities

• Process human biofluids and isolate extracellular vesicles (exosomes) and cfDNA.
• Manage biospecimen repositories (plasma, exosomes, cfDNA) with quality control.
• Perform ELISA and NGS library preparation techniques.
• Quantitatively analyze cancer biomarkers in tumor tissue, exosomes, cfDNA/ctDNA.
• Support lab operations: inventory, procurement, equipment upkeep.

Job description

UCLA Health invites applications to join an innovative cancer biomarker research team in Los Angeles. The role focuses on translational cancer research, working with tumor tissue, exosomes, and cfDNA to improve patient outcomes.

You will process biofluids, isolate exosomes and cfDNA, perform ELISA and NGS library prep, analyze biomarker data, manage specimens and reagents, and mentor undergraduate students while collaborating with researchers to advance ongoing projects.