Neuro-Gastro Research Associate I: In Vivo & Molecular

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Medicine at UCLA Health is seeking a Staff Research Associate I to support an in vivo rodent study program and molecular research. You will perform rodent handling, tissue collection, and a variety of molecular techniques, including qPCR, Western blotting, and immunohistochemistry, while assisting with data organization and day-to-day lab operations.

The role offers opportunities to develop technical expertise and work with increasing independence after onboarding.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with laboratory rodents in a research setting.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques (qPCR, Western blot, IHC).
• Excellent record-keeping and data documentation skills.
• Ability to follow detailed protocols and work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform rodent handling, tissue collection, and molecular assays.
• Support in vivo rodent studies and molecular research.
• Maintain organized experimental records and documentation.
• Assist with day-to-day laboratory operations and data organization.
• Contribute to high-quality research and execution of established protocols.

Skills

Rodent handling

Molecular biology techniques

qPCR

Western blotting

Immunohistochemistry

Data organization

Record keeping

English communication

Independent work after onboarding

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences or related field

Job description

The Department of Medicine at UCLA Health is seeking a Staff Research Associate I to support an in vivo rodent study program and molecular research. You will perform rodent handling, tissue collection, and a variety of molecular techniques, including qPCR, Western blotting, and immunohistochemistry, while assisting with data organization and day-to-day lab operations.

The role offers opportunities to develop technical expertise and work with increasing independence after onboarding.