Staff Research Associate
About The Position
The Staff Research Associate conducts biomedical research at The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. The work includes molecular biology assays and experiments, immunohistochemistry, immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry, histology, and mouse experiments. The associate collects, analyzes, interprets, and records research data; contributes to experiment planning and execution; and prepares research findings for publication and presentation. The role includes routine laboratory maintenance and generating and maintaining animal models, with experiments performed independently and collaboratively.
Requirements
- Master's degree in health science or a related major.
- Three years of laboratory experience in cell culture and related work.
- Experience with RT-PCR and a fluorescent microscope.
- Experience with Western blot and immunoprecipitation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Conduct molecular biology assays and experiments, immunohistochemistry, immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry, histology, and mouse experiments.
- Collect and analyze data for publications and for planning future experiments.
- Maintain organized records of research data.
- Participate in planning, executing, publishing, and presenting experiments.
- Interpret experimental results and analyze data.
- Prepare manuscripts for scientific journals based on experimental results.
- Perform routine laboratory maintenance and generate and maintain animal models.
- Independently design and perform experiments, create graphs, maintain statistics, and interpret and disseminate data.
- Conduct research independently and as part of a team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- Life and disability insurance.
- Voluntary 403(b) retirement plan with immediate eligibility.
- 401(a) retirement plan.
- Three weeks of vacation annually.
- Two weeks of sick leave annually.
- Thirteen paid holidays annually.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
