Staff Research Associate III - Gynecologic Oncology Lab

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UCLA Health GO Discovery Lab in Los Angeles seeks a full-time Staff Research Associate III to advance molecular cancer research under Dr. Memarzadeh.

You will work with cell lines, animal models, and human samples, performing assays to understand epithelial cancer formation and treatment strategies. You will also help manage lab operations, including supply ordering, equipment upkeep, and coordinating general lab support activities, while staying current with literature and collaborating across

Qualifikationen

• Required: knowledge of laboratory equipment and safety; cell biology and experience with human cells or patient samples; molecular biology techniques; tissue collection; understanding of consent forms.
• Preferred: UCLA policies; ability to coordinate meetings; strong English communication; ability to manage labs and documents.

Aufgaben

• Work with cell lines, animal models, viruses, DNA, RNA, and proteins to study gynecologic cancers.
• Design, optimize, and perform protocols bridging disciplines at the lab level.
• Contribute to lab management: supply ordering, equipment upkeep, and general lab support.
• Assist with obtaining and processing human samples from operating rooms.

Kenntnisse

Lab safety knowledge

Cell biology experience

Molecular biology techniques

Tissue sample handling

Verbal & written English communication

Organization & multitasking

Data analysis software (ImageJ, Prism)

Laboratory equipment operation

Confidential information handling

Self-motivation with minimal supervise

Ausbildung

Master’s of Science degree in a life/biomedical science discipline, PhD degree preferred

Tools

ImageJ

FlowJo

Prism

BioRender

Jobbeschreibung

UCLA Health GO Discovery Lab in Los Angeles seeks a full-time Staff Research Associate III to advance molecular cancer research under Dr. Memarzadeh.

You will work with cell lines, animal models, and human samples, performing assays to understand epithelial cancer formation and treatment strategies. You will also help manage lab operations, including supply ordering, equipment upkeep, and coordinating general lab support activities, while staying current with literature and collaborating across