Staff Research Associate 1 – Pediatrics (Limited)

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

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Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Posted Date

09/23/2026

Salary Range: $30.12 - 35.92 Hourly

Employment Type

4 - Staff: Limited

Duration

18-months

Job #

33152

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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The Shoucri Laboratory is recruiting a research associate to perform mouse and tissue culture experiments in the field of adipose biology. Candidates must have relevant experience in adipocyte cell culture models, managing genetic mouse lines, and metabolic phenotyping of mice.

This is a limited position that may convert to career.

Hourly Salary Range: $30.12 - $35.92

Job Qualifications

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Required:

• Knowledge of standard laboratory equipment, supplies and basic molecular biology techniques
• Good communication skills and ability to work well with multiple individuals
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized working area
• Ability to keep accurate and organized lab records
• Knowledge of chemistry to prepare solutions for lab experiments, and laboratory safety procedures for handling chemical and biohazard waste
• Working knowledge and ability in the use of computers (PC and MAC operating systems)
• Skill in using various computer software. Specifically: R, R Studio, SPSS, MATLAB, ImageJ, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail, accurate data entry and analysis. Required Ability to complete tasks in an orderly and timely fashion.
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and to switch focus as needed. Required Skill in writing clear and concise correspondence
• Willingness to accommodate a flexible work schedule, including occasional overtime to meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively handle and restrain mice; knowledge of rodent anatomy. Required Knowledge of the adipose field, including relevant experimental techniques and literature.

Preferred:

• B.S. degree or equivalent in Biomedical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Knowledge of IRB protocols and applications and University procedures

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.