Staff Research Associate 2 (50% part-time)

Veterans in Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health's Department of Medicine is seeking a Staff Research Associate 2 to support basic and translational research on autoimmune effects of cancer immunotherapies and anti-tumor efficacy. Responsibilities include performing immunology and molecular biology techniques, conducting in vivo mouse studies, maintaining mouse colonies, collecting tissue samples, and supporting lab operations.

Hourly range: $32.79-$52.75 Posting date and unit details indicate a rigorous, collaborative research

Responsibilities

• Perform immunology and molecular biology techniques.
• Conduct in vivo mouse studies and maintain genetically engineered mouse colonies.
• Collect and analyze tissue samples and assist with laboratory operations.

Job description

Work Location Los Angeles,CA Job #32432 Work Hours Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 12:00pm Employment Type 2 – Staff- Career Duration Indefinite Salary Range $32.79-52.75 Hourly Posted Date August 11, 2026 Bargaining Unit UPTE – RX

Find the cures you know are out there. At UCLA Health, you make it happen as part of a groundbreaking Research team, working to understand hundreds of medical disorders and improving processes for dozens of procedures across the globe.

JOB DUTIES

The Department of Medicine is seeking a Staff Research Associate 2 to support basic and translational research focused on the autoimmune effects of cancer immunotherapies and their relationship to anti-tumor efficacy. Responsibilities include performing immunology and molecular biology techniques, conducting in vivo mouse studies, maintaining genetically engineered mouse colonies, collecting and analyzing tissue samples, and assisting with laboratory operations. Opportunities to support ongoing clinical research studies, including participant recruitment and enrollment, may also be available. Hourly range: $32.79-$52.75

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