Staff Research Associate I - OBGYN

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Staff Research Associate I to join a pioneering gynecologic oncology research lab. In this exciting role, you'll collaborate with top investigators, handling clinical specimens and conducting vital research on women's health. You'll gain hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques and contribute to groundbreaking studies aimed at understanding gynecologic diseases. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow in a supportive environment while making significant contributions to women's health research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-Abschluss oder gleichwertige Erfahrung in relevanten Wissenschaften.
• Fähigkeit, experimentelle Ergebnisse klar zu kommunizieren.

Responsibilities

• Zusammenarbeit mit Forschern zur Identifizierung und Einwilligung von Studienteilnehmern.
• Verarbeitung menschlicher Proben gemäß festgelegten Protokollen.

Skills

Molekulare Biologie Techniken

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Schreibfähigkeiten

Datenanalyse

Organisationsfähigkeiten

Computerkenntnisse

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemie

Bachelor of Science in Mikrobiologie

Bachelor of Science in Biochemie

Bachelor of Science in Molekularbiologie

Job description

Description

We are seeking to hire a full-time Staff Research Associate I (SRA I) in a cutting-edge gynecologic oncology research laboratory under the mentorship of the Principle Investigator. The lab focuses on conducting minimal risk, specimen-based clinical research on women's health. The SRA I will collaborate with investigators to identify and consent research subjects and obtain tissue and other specimens for various studies. The role involves processing human specimens according to established protocols for downstream genomic analysis, aiming to understand the molecular, cellular, and genetic events involved in gynecologic diseases.

The SRA I will be supervised by the Biospecimen Core Manager, with work assigned accordingly. The candidate must be able to learn and execute lab procedures with initial supervision and perform tasks independently later, following standard guidelines and protocols provided during training.

Pay Range: $26.52 - $31.63 hourly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience in chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry, or molecular biology.
• Skill in routine molecular and cellular biology techniques, with and without laboratory equipment.
• Effective communication skills to convey experimental results to principal investigators.
• Ability to take direction and work independently.
• Ability to follow protocols accurately.
• Strong writing skills for documenting lab work and preparing technical reports.
• Ability to analyze research data and summarize findings clearly and concisely.
• Interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with scientists, graduate students, and faculty.
• Knowledge of handling and disposing of contaminated materials per protocol.
• Organizational skills for managing raw data and maintaining inventories.
• Reading comprehension to understand protocols, journal articles, and equipment manuals.
• Computer literacy for data entry and management.
• Experience with regulatory approvals and documentation.
• Ability to stand for long periods, up to 90% of the workday.
• Willingness and ability to work with research animals, including basic dissections and euthanasia.
• Experience working with clinical specimens following standard protocols.
• Proficiency in cell and tissue culture techniques.