Staff Research Associate - Biological Chemistry
UCLA HealthAbout the role
General Information
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Work Location: Los Angeles, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm Posted Date 06/11/2025 Salary Range: $26.52 - 31.63 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 24718Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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The incumbent will support and conduct molecular, cellular, and biomedical research, while also managing day-to-day laboratory operations. Responsibilities include maintaining laboratory equipment, overseeing inventory, and ensuring the lab remains well-organized and compliant with safety and research standards.
Salary: $26.52 - $31.63 hourly
Job Qualifications
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REQUIRED
1. Knowledge of basic cell biology, molecular biology, and biochemical principles.
2. Ability to use laboratory equipment, including centrifuges, pH meter, PCR machines etc.
3. Ability to handle tissue culture and maintain sterility.
4. Ability to prepare protein lysates and carry out western blotting.
5. Ability to organize raw data into comprehensible form.
6. Ability to create and maintain records accurately.
7. Ability to communicate effectively to convey experimental results.
8. Ability to learn new methods and protocols and to adapt these to current laboratory situations.
9. Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows, and students.
10. Demonstrate computer skills including knowledge of Excel and MS Word
PREFERRED
1. B.S in Biology or Molecular Biology.
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation
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