Staff Research Associate I - Head & Neck Surgery

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM Posted Date 10/27/2025 Salary Range: $27.85 - 33.21 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 27240

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is seeking to hire a full time Staff Research Associate who will work under the direction of the Principal Investigator to perform scientific work in a biomedical laboratory. In this role, you will optimize and perform standard histological procedures on experimental specimens and tissue-based research.

Duties will include but are not limited to: 

• Developing, executing, and troubleshooting immunohistochemical assays.
• Performing confocal microscopy imaging of processed specimens.
• Conducting quantitative image analysis.
• Completing statistical analyses. 
• Communicating effectively with team members and participating in lab meetings.  
• Ordering supplies and basic laboratory upkeep. 

Hourly Pay Range: $27.85 - $33.21

Job Qualifications

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Required:

• Experience working in cell biology and immunohistochemistry procedures. 
• Demonstrated ability to conduct defined research protocol independently, with excellent troubleshooting skills. 
• Ability to work well in a team including faculty, postdoctoral fellows, medical residents, undergrad students and other lab personnel. 
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in data organization and presentation software including Excel and PowerPoint. 
• Ability to manipulate small specimens for histologic analyses, including cryostat. 

Preferred:

• ·         Previous experience writing scientific publications. 
• BS or MS degree in neuroscience or physiology.
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistical analyses using R computing environment.