Staff Research Associate II

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 04/03/2025 Salary Range: $28.88 - 46.46 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 23620

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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UCLA Health is seeking to hire a full-time Staff Research Associate II to join the Orthopedic Surgery Department. You will conduct and evaluate scientific projects focused on genetic abnormalities affecting the skeleton for the Krakow Laboratory. Primary duties include:

• Perform histology studies, including immunostaining, microscopy, and tissue analysis
• Conduct PCR and western blot analyses
• Prepare buffer solutions, clean glassware, and perform lab maintenance tasks
• Perform cell culture and laboratory experiments related to genotyping mice
• Maintain mouse colonies and assist with tissue collection from mice
• Oversee data organization, management, and analysis from experiments
• Assist in maintaining and ordering lab supplies
• Perform additional laboratory and research duties as assigned

Salary range: $28.88/hr - $46.46/hr

Job Qualifications

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Experience in cell culture,, cloning, and/or microscopy

Familiarity with date analysis and statistical methods (preferred)

Proficiency in using and maintaining histological, confocal, and biochemical/cell culture equipment and imaging software

Experience with standard biochemical procedures

Strong understanding of technical terminology related to the musculoskeletal system

Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to create accurate, concise, and grammatically correct communication

Must pass UCLA exams for working with biohazards and animal subjects

Comfortable working with mice

 

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