Staff Research Associate 3, Stem Cell Biology & Immunology

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm Posted Date 02/02/2026 Salary Range: $69760.08 - 112188.24 Annually Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 28544

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Our laboratory studies the cell biology of immune cell development from human stem cells, with the long term goal of understanding how T cells are produced in normal development and in disease states, and developing methods to generate T cells  from stem cells for immunotherapy. We are seeking an experienced Staff Research Associate with strong organizational skills to support the lab activities. The SRA will also perform a broad range of experimental procedures, including pluripotent stem cell culture, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, RNA/DNA extraction, real time PCR, and viral vector cloning and preparation. Key responsibilities include:

• Manage all purchasing activities, including ordering reagents and consumables, and serving as the primary point of contact with vendors and sales representatives. 

• Maintain immunodeficient and immunocompetent mouse colonies, including breeding, weaning, bone marrow transplantation, survival surgeries, imaging, and tissue/blood sampling.

• Communicate with funding offices regarding project requirements and updates.

• Coordinate with vendors, representatives, and technical specialists to support experimental workflows.

• Oversee undergraduate personnel, including training and scheduling.

• Manage Material Transfer Agreements.

• Prepare standard operating procedures and lab protocols under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.

Salary Range: $69,752.83 - $112,171.84/year

Job Qualifications

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• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on wet-lab experience such as tissue culture and molecular biology.

• Experience with mouse handling preferred. 

• Experience with flow cytometry analysis preferred. 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Flexibility to work after-hours based on operational needs.