Molecular Neuroscience Lab Research Assistant

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 86,241,000 - 102,926,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Research Assistant at University of California - Los Angeles Health supports molecular biology and genetics research under a PI and postdoc. The role focuses on bench work including tissue culture, transfection, RNA/DNA/protein extraction, and basic data analysis for neurological disease projects.

Responsibilities include preparing buffers, maintaining lab records, assisting with figures for grants, training lab assistants, and contributing to publications.

Qualifications

• General working knowledge of molecular biology, genetics, cell biology, human genetics, and neuroscience theories and principles.
• Knowledge of standard laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Ability to maintain organized lab records and perform data entry with accuracy.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; punctual and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Perform tissue culture, transfection, and molecular biology techniques.
• Extract RNA, DNA, and protein; run PCR and gel electrophoresis; immunocytochemistry/IHC.
• Prepare buffers and chemicals; maintain lab notebooks and data records.
• Assist with figures for grant applications and publications; train lab assistants.

Skills

Molecular biology

Genetics

Cell biology

Neuroscience

Lab safety

Data analysis

PCR

Western blot

Tissue culture

Documentation

Time management

Education

B.S. in Molecular Biology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe products

Job description

The Staff Research Assistant at University of California - Los Angeles Health supports molecular biology and genetics research under a PI and postdoc. The role focuses on bench work including tissue culture, transfection, RNA/DNA/protein extraction, and basic data analysis for neurological disease projects.

Responsibilities include preparing buffers, maintaining lab records, assisting with figures for grants, training lab assistants, and contributing to publications.