Staff Research Associate

Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

401(a) Retirement Plan

Vacation 3 weeks

Sick Leave 2 weeks

Paid holidays 13

Job summary

The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, CA seeks a research-focused professional for advanced molecular biology work. The role involves conducting assays, data analysis, and contributing to publications, with opportunities to work on diverse projects in cancer, infection, and women's health.

Candidates should hold a Master’s in health science or related field and have hands-on experience with cell culture, RT-PCR, and protein analysis

Qualifications

• Three years lab experience in cell culture and related work.
• Experience in RT-PCR, fluorescent microscope.
• Experience in Western blot, immunoprecipitation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct molecular biology assays and experiments, immunohistochemistry, immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry, histology, mouse experiment.
• Collection and analysis of data for publications and planning future experiments.
• Organized record keeping of data from research.
• Actively participate in successful planning, execution, publication, and presentation of experiments.
• Perform interpretation of experimental results and analysis of data.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in scientific journals based on experimental results.
• Routine lab maintenance and animal model generation and maintenance.
• Work independently in the design and performance of experiments, making graphs, keeping statistics, and interpretation and dissemination of data.
• Conduct research independently and with a team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cell culture experience

Verbal and written communication

Education

Master's degree in health science or related major

Tools

RT-PCR

Fluorescent microscope

Western blot

Immunoprecipitation

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Torrance Campus - Torrance, CA 90502, Position Type: FT 100% - 40 hours per week (FT Benefit), Salary Range: $28.80 - $28.80 Hourly

ABOUT US

The 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct molecular biology assays and experiments, immunohistochemistry, immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry, histology, mouse experiment.
• Collection and analysis of data for publications and planning future experiments.
• Organized record keeping of data from research.
• Actively participate in successful planning, execution, publication, and presentation of experiments.
• Perform interpretation of experimental results and analysis of data.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in scientific journals based on experimental results.
• Routine lab maintenance and animal model generation and maintenance.
• Work independently in the design and performance of experiments, making graphs, keeping statistics, and interpretation and dissemination of data.
• Conduct research independently and with a team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Master's degree in health science or related major

QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years lab experience in cell culture and related work
• Experience in RT-PCR, fluorescent microscope
• Experience in Western blot, immunoprecipitation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Voluntary 403(b) Retirement Plan: Immediate eligibility to participate in the tax-deferred retirement savings plan
• 401(a) RetirementPlan
• Vacation: 3 weeks annually
• Sick Leave: 2 weeks annually
• Paid Holidays: 13 paid holidays annually

Position requires a background check and health clearance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Drug-Free Workplace