Research Associate, Adipose Biology & Mouse Genetics

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health's Shoucri Laboratory is seeking a Research Associate to perform mouse and tissue culture experiments in adipose biology. Candidates should have experience with adipocyte culture, managing genetic mouse lines, and metabolic phenotyping of mice.

This is a limited 18-month position that may convert to a career. On-site in Los Angeles with standard lab responsibilities and collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in adipocyte cell culture and adipose biology.
• Experience managing genetic mouse lines and metabolic phenotyping.
• Able to maintain organized lab records and clean work areas.
• Willingness to accommodate occasional overtime to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform mouse and tissue culture experiments in adipose biology.
• Manage genetic mouse lines and perform metabolic phenotyping.
• Maintain accurate lab records and data analyses.
• Potential to convert to a career from a limited position.

Skills

Molecular biology

Mouse handling

Data analysis

R/R Studio

MATLAB

ImageJ

Microsoft Office

Lab records

Chemistry safety

PCR/experiments

Education

B.S. in Biomedical Engineering or related

Tools

PC & MAC

Job description

UCLA Health's Shoucri Laboratory is seeking a Research Associate to perform mouse and tissue culture experiments in adipose biology. Candidates should have experience with adipocyte culture, managing genetic mouse lines, and metabolic phenotyping of mice.

This is a limited 18-month position that may convert to a career. On-site in Los Angeles with standard lab responsibilities and collaborative team environment.