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UCLA Health Staff Research Associate I (30% Limited) in Los Angeles, California
Description
The Department of Medicine is hiring a Staff Research Associate I to manage mouse colonies and conduct experimental protocols. Responsibilities include inhalation exposures, administering treatments via intratracheal and intraperitoneal routes, tissue and organ isolation, and bronchoalveolar lavage. The role also involves performing cardiac telemetry studies and molecular biology techniques such as DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, western blotting, ELISA, and flow cytometry. The employee will assist students, post-doctoral researchers, and graduate students while maintaining data records, organizing protocols, managing inventories, and ordering lab supplies.
This is a 30% limited role which may convert to career
Hourly range: $26.52-$31.63
Qualifications
Required:
Knowledge of basic laboratory safety, protocols and animal handling.
Skilled in working with basic laboratory equipment.
Ability to perform several tasks at once.
Previous experience working in a laboratory setting is desired. Conducting research experiments is required.
Knowledge on mouse colony maintenance required. Ability to perform animal dissections desired.
Knowledge on conducting cardiac telemetry studies and interpreting ECG Data
Knowledge of cell and molecular biology techniques as well as basic genetics is highly
desirable.
Must be responsible and able to work independently. Knowledge of PC computers, Word, Excel, PowerPoint processing programs and basic statistical analysis.
Preferred:
- BS in Biology, Toxicology or related fields or equivalent combination of work and experience
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