Research Fellow

Lundquist Institute For Biomedical Innovation At Harbor-ucla; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lundquist Institute For Biomedical Innovation At Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, CA seeks a researcher with a PhD to advance protein biochemistry and cell biology projects focusing on cardiomyocyte survival under stress. The role involves isolating mouse cardiomyocytes, maintaining colonies, and contributing to published work.

You will develop experimental approaches, analyze data, and present findings at lab meetings and national forums, with expectations for strong publication records

Qualifications

• PhD required.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to present and discuss findings.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and contribute to team success.

Responsibilities

• Perform research focusing on protein biochemistry and cell biology.
• Isolate primary mouse cardiomyocytes and maintain mouse colonies.
• Develop new experimental approaches and write manuscripts describing findings.
• Present data at lab meetings and seminars.

Education

PhD

Job description

ABOUT USThe Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (TLI) is Los Angeles County's preeminent independent, not-for-profit biomedical research hub, excelling in transforming scientific breakthroughs into practical therapies. With a $90 million annual budget, TLI is home to over 150 investigators and 500 staff, advancing 600 projects in areas such as Infection and Immunity, Cancer, and Women's Health. Founded in 1952, the Institute continues to train physician-scientists and manage healthcare programs for 60,000 underserved families throughout South Los Angeles.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPerform research focusing on protein biochemistry including cell fractionation, organelle and protein purification, fluorescent microscopy, cell biology, and mechanotransduction assays to understand the molecular basis of cardiomyocyte survival under stress conditions.Isolate primary mouse cardiomyocytes for various assays. Maintain mouse colony and collect tissues. Develop new experimental approaches to advance the project and the lab’s research efforts.Perform cell and molecular biology assaysHelp with ongoing research projects in the labWrite scientific manuscripts describing research findings. Present data at lab meetings, seminars at TLI and national meetings.Signal transduction assaysCell fractionation, organelle and protein purificationFuorescent microscopy \\Mechanotransduction assaysMaintain mouse coloniesIsolate primary cells from miceTissue culture and maintaining cell linesImmunostaining, Histology and Mouse organ collectionGenomic analysisQUALIFICATIONSRequired QualificationsMust have a PhD (0-1 years experience)Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and discuss findings.Strong publication record, including at least one first author paper either published or in pre-print form from your PhD studies.Willingness to learn new techniques, share expertise, and contribute to the collective success of the team.Excellent organizational and time management skills.Experience with the Lagendorff heart system for isolating mouse primary cardiomyocytes is a plus.Cell and molecular biology and protein biochemistry.Experience with the Lagendorff heart system for isolating mouse primary cardiomyocytes is a plus.Experience maintaining mouse coloniesEDUCATIONPhD from an accredited research universityPlease ensure your application is complete and signed; incomplete submissions will not be considered.Position requires a background check and health clearanceEqual Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Drug-Free Workplace