Staff Research Associate I - Surgery

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading research institution as a Staff Research Associate I, where you will contribute to groundbreaking regenerative medicine projects. In this full-time role, you will manage research animal colonies and utilize advanced techniques such as qRT-PCR and immunohistochemistry to support various studies. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with experienced scientists, enhancing your skills in molecular biology while contributing to innovative research. If you are passionate about science and eager to make a difference in the medical field, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in molecular and cellular biology techniques is essential.
• Ability to communicate and write clear laboratory protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage research animal colonies and characterize protein expression.
• Support multiple research projects through qRT-PCR and IHC.

Skills

Molecular Biology Techniques

Effective Communication

Writing Laboratory Protocols

Interpersonal Skills

Handling Contaminated Material

Data Organization

Reading Scientific Protocols

Library Searches

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology

Job description

Description

The Department of Surgery will work as a full-time Staff Research Associate I (SRA I) in a cutting-edge regenerative medicine research laboratory under the mentorship of the PI. More specifically, the SRA I will help manage the lab various research animal colonies, and will characterize protein expression in specific tissues, organs and modified stem cell lines by qRT-PCR and immunohistochemistry (IHC) in support of multiple research projects.

*Please note that this limited position may convert to career.

Pay Range: $26.52 - $31.63 hourly.

QualificationsRequired:

• Skill in routine molecular and cellular biology techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively on a one-to-one basis sufficiently to convey experimental results to principal investigators.
• Writing skills sufficient to compose laboratory protocols which are clear, concise, logical and display proper syntax and grammar.
• Interpersonal skill to interact and collaborate effectively with scientist co-workers, graduate students and faculty.
• Skill in handling and disposing of contaminated material according to protocol.
• Ability to organize raw data into relevant formats.
• Reading skills sufficient to understand specific protocol relevant journal articles, and equipment.
• Ability to perform library searches.

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience in chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology
• Experience working with research animals