Research Assistant

Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, CA is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support a biomedical research lab. The role involves conducting experiments, data compilation, and training on laboratory equipment across immunology and molecular biology workflows.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related field; background check and health clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related field.
• Position requires a background check and health clearance.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Drug-Free Workplace.

Responsibilities

• This individual will conduct research experiments; perform assignments which are non-routine and vary in complexity with minimal direction.
• Compiles data and computes results for a variety of research procedures, tests and techniques.
• The candidate will be willing to perform and train to use equipment for immunology, molecular genetics, western blotting, DNA & RNA isolation from tissues, RT qPCR, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscope and digital image analysis.
• Perform all in vitro and in vivo experiments.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related field

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Torrance Campus - Torrance, CA 90502
• Position Type: Part Time
• Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly

About Us

The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center is an independent, non-profit biomedical research organization located in Torrance, California. In dozens of laboratories throughout the campus, researchers are working to unravel the mysteries of heart and kidney disease, cardiac complications in newborns, chronic lung disease, skin cancer, sickle cell disease, disorders of the autoimmune system, and much more. Many of these projects are collaborative in nature, involving experts from different areas of specialization. Our discoveries have prevented blindness in newborns, enabled premature infants with fragile lungs to breathe and allowed children with rare, often fatal diseases to grow up healthy and strong.

We are looking for a research assistance to join our lab at the Lundquist Institute in Torrance, CA. The candidate is expected to have bachelor degree in a related field and work under direct supervision to support research activities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• This individual will conduct research experiments; perform assignments which are non-routine and vary in complexity with minimal direction.
• Compiles data and computes results for a variety of research procedures, tests and techniques.
• The candidate will be willing to perform and train to use equipment for immunology, molecular genetics, western blotting, DNA & RNA isolation from tissues, RT qPCR, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscope and digital image analysis.
• Perform all in vitro and in vivo experiments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related field

Position requires a background check and health clearance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Drug-Free Workplace