Cardiovascular Research Assistant (Mice Lab)

Charles R. Drew University; California; On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science invites applications for a part-time Research Assistant in a cardiovascular lab led by Dr. Susana Cavallero. You will plan and execute experiments, collect data, and perform bench work with small animal studies and molecular biology techniques.

The role requires handling lab animals, maintaining cell cultures, and contributing to data analysis and reporting. On-site work in Los Angeles, with a grant-funded project through 6/30/2027.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences or related field.
• 1–3 years experience in a related field.
• Previous experience with animal care and handling is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with animal studies in small rodents (mice) per IACUC and animal welfare procedures.
• Maintain cultures of endothelial and smooth muscle cells.
• Perform lab techniques: Western Blot and immunostaining; prepare antibodies and reagents.

Skills

Animal care

Molecular biology

Western blot

Immunohistochemistry

Lab coordination

Data entry

MS Word/Excel

Education

Master’s Degree in Biology or related field

Tools

PCR

Microscopy

Lab equipment (PCR, etc.)

Job description

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science invites applications for a part-time Research Assistant in a cardiovascular lab led by Dr. Susana Cavallero. You will plan and execute experiments, collect data, and perform bench work with small animal studies and molecular biology techniques.

The role requires handling lab animals, maintaining cell cultures, and contributing to data analysis and reporting. On-site work in Los Angeles, with a grant-funded project through 6/30/2027.