Staff Research Associate II – Neurology

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles seeks a Staff Research Associate II in Neurology to conduct studies in mouse models and cell culture focused on meningeal lymphatics and other brain clearance pathways in neurodegeneration.

The role requires hands-on experience with rodent surgeries, tissue processing for histology and immunohistochemistry, and independent execution of experiments, with opportunities to supervise students and contribute to lab maintenance and compliance.

Qualifications

• At least two years of neuroscience or brain-related research experience.
• Experience with rodent survival surgeries.
• Ability to operate independently on experiments.
• Experience supervising students and training others in surgical techniques.
• Experience with stereotactic surgeries in mice.
• Experience with tissue processing for histology and immunohistochemistry.
• Experience with PCR and gel electrophoresis.
• Management of transgenic mouse colonies and biosafety disposal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct studies in mouse models and cell culture related to brain clearance pathways in neurodegeneration.
• Perform stereotactic surgeries and injections into the brain.
• Process tissues for histology and immunohistochemistry.
• Train and supervise Lab Helpers, graduate students and postdocs in surgical techniques.
• Maintain lab operations, ordering, and compliance with biosafety protocols.
• Carry out PCR and gel electrophoresis as part of experiments.

Job description

Staff Research Associate II – Neurology

Work LocationLos Angeles,CA

Job #32730

Work HoursMonday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Employment Type2 – Staff- Career

DurationIndefinite

Salary Range$32.79-52.75 Hourly

Posted DateAugust 28, 2026

Bargaining UnitUPTE – RX

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Description

Under the general supervision of the PI, the employee will conduct studies in mouse models and cell culture systems investigating the role of meningeal lymphatics and other related brain clearance pathways in neurodegeneration. The successful candidate will have had prior experience with rodent survival surgeries and in training of these techniques to others. The successful candidate will have at least two years of prior experience in neuroscience or a brain related field and be able to operate independently when performing experiments. Duties include: performing precise stereotactic surgeries on mice, handle and inject various constructs and compounds into the brain, process tissue for histological and immunohistochemical stains, independently run aspects of research projects related to brain clearance pathways and neurodegeneration, supervise undergraduate Lab Helpers, train graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in surgery, participate and help in lab maintenance, supply ordering and all compliance tasks required for biohazard and chemical disposal protocols, perform PCR, gel electrophoreris, manage transgenic mouse colonies, and perform cell culture.Hourly salary range:32.79 –52.75