Staff Research Associate I
UCLA HealthAbout the role
General Information
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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Join our collaborative translational cancer research team and contribute to innovative studies aimed at advancing precision medicine. The Research Assistant will perform a variety of molecular and cellular biology techniques, analyze research data, mentor undergraduate researchers, and support laboratory operations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with advanced molecular biology methods, high-throughput screening technologies, and patient-derived samples while contributing to impactful scientific discoveries.
Salary: $28.69 - $34.21 hourly
Job Qualifications
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Required:
- Skill in performing work in an accurate and thorough manner with close attention to details in all areas.
- Ability to write legibly using correct spelling to record technical lab results and keep accurate and organized records.
- Ability to communicate effectively and with mutual respect with co-workers, and other staff.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other team members to maintain smooth workflow.
- Ability to work independently with average amount of supervision.
- Working knowledge of tissue culture, basic chemistry, and biology Required
- Fluency in proper sterile technique
- Knowledge of quality control and instrument usage.
- Ability to perform experimental calculations and analysis. Required
- Ability to perform laboratory tasks in timely manner in a high workload environment.
- Skill in performing work in an accurate and thorough manner with close attention to details in all areas.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Up to 1 year of related experience oe training
- Ability to oversee and train the junior undergraduate lab assistants and provide guidance an
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