Staff Research Associate I - Ophthalmology

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Posted Date 12/05/2024 Salary Range: $26.52 - 31.63 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 21144

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Under the direction of the PI, the incumbent is responsible for the cellular and molecular biology aspects of the research projects. The position involves performing cellular and molecular techniques to support translational research. The incumbent will also perform administrative tasks related to the project, as well as lab maintenance.

Job Qualifications

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Required

Knowledge of molecular biology techniques.

Experience with mammalian tissue culture (preferably human)

Ability to work in a collaborative environment

Skills in isolating and purifying high quality DNA and RNA

Ability to use molecular biology software

Ability to establish and maintain records and supply stocks

Skill in maintaining the lab and equipment in working condition

Demonstrated experience and skills in using the following: Pipettes, Centrifuges,

Balances, Incubators, Thermal cyclers, Dry blocs, Shakers, Autoclaves, Water

baths, Liquid nitrogen tanks, DNA synthesizer, and PH meter.

Bachelor's degree in life science (not including psychology).

Proficient in word, excel, PowerPoint, and Zoom programs

Minimum of one-year experience working in a biomedical research laboratory

Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing

Preferred

Skill in subcloning of cell lines

Ability and experience to perform cryosectioning and immunohistochemistry

Knowledge of mammalian cell culture, including thawing cells, culturing cells

and freezing cells

Ability to perform protein analysis by gel electrophoresis and Western Blots

Ability to work with rodents and rabbits, assist with animal experiments

Experience working in GMP conditions

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 in an administrative or di