Staff Research Associate I (90% time)

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 36hrs/week Posted Date 03/21/2025 Salary Range: $26.52 - 31.63 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 23359

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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The Department of Medicine is seeking a Staff Research Associate with expertise in molecular and cell biology techniques. The ideal candidate will have experience in mammalian cell culture, DNA/RNA/protein isolation, western blotting, immunocytochemistry, bacterial transformation, plasmid DNA preparation, PCR, cell transfection, and DNA subcloning. Additionally, proficiency in working with mouse models—including breeding, genotyping, dissection, and tissue collection—is required. The successful candidate will be highly organized, team-oriented, and proficient with computers, with strong communication skills. Responsibilities also include ordering supplies, maintaining laboratory equipment, and overseeing lab helpers to ensure smooth daily operations.

Hourly range: $26.52-$31.63

Job Qualifications

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Required:

• Excellent skills in molecular biology, cell biology, and tissue culture techniques.
• Good work ethics, strong communication skills, honesty, and ability to work well with minimum supervision or as a part of a group.
• General knowledge of molecular biology and mouse genetics.
• Experience using basic laboratory equipment (centrifuges, CO2 incubators, spectrophotometer, PCR machines, pH meter, balances, plate reader, light and fluorescence microscopes, gel documentation) and familiar with both PC and Apple computer systems and software programs (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Understanding of University procedures and policies for working with biohazard, radioactive and chemicals, and their disposal. 
• General knowledge of chemistry and meticulous preparation of reagents.
• Experienced working with mice in research.

Preferred:

• BS in Molecular Biology or related field.

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 all