Staff Research Associate

The Lundquist Institute; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Retirement Plans

Vacation: 3 weeks

Sick Leave: 2 weeks

Holidays: 13

Job summary

The Lundquist Institute in Torrance, CA seeks a dedicated researcher to advance molecular biology studies, data collection, and manuscript preparation in a nonprofit biomedical research setting.

The role requires a Master's degree and at least three years of lab experience, with expertise in RT-PCR, immunohistochemistry, and protein analyses. Strong communication skills are essential for collaborative work within a multidisciplinary team.

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

Lab experience

Cell culture

RT-PCR

Fluorescent microscopy

Western blot

Immunoprecipitation

Communication

Education

Master's degree in health science

Tools

Immunohistochemistry

Flow cytometry

Job description

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) Retirement Plan
• 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