Cardiomyocyte Biochem & Imaging Research Fellow

CHEManager International; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles County is seeking a highly qualified researcher to join our cardiomyocyte research team. The role focuses on protein biochemistry, cell biology, fluorescent microscopy, and mechanotransduction, and includes genomic analysis.

Responsibilities include isolating primary mouse cardiomyocytes, maintaining colonies, performing cell/molecular biology assays, and contributing to manuscript preparation and

Qualifications

• Must have a PhD from an accredited research university.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and discuss findings.
• Strong publication record, including at least one first-author paper either published or in pre-print form from your PhD studies.
• Willingness to learn new techniques, share expertise, and contribute to the collective success of the team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Experience with the Lagendorff heart system for isolating mouse primary cardiomyocytes is a plus.
• Cell and molecular biology and protein biochemistry.
• Experience maintaining mouse colonies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct protein biochemistry studies including purification and mechanotransduction assays.
• Isolate and maintain mouse cardiomyocytes and colonies; collect tissues.
• Perform cell and molecular biology assays.
• Support ongoing research projects in the lab.
• Write scientific manuscripts and present data at lab meetings and national meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Publication record

Time management

Organizational skills

Protein biochemistry

Cell biology

Fluorescent microscopy

Mechanotransduction assays

Genomic analysis

Cell culture

Mouse colonies

Education

PhD from an accredited research university

Tools

Lagendorff heart system

Job description

The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles County is seeking a highly qualified researcher to join our cardiomyocyte research team. The role focuses on protein biochemistry, cell biology, fluorescent microscopy, and mechanotransduction, and includes genomic analysis.

Responsibilities include isolating primary mouse cardiomyocytes, maintaining colonies, performing cell/molecular biology assays, and contributing to manuscript preparation and