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UCLA Health Staff Research Associate I - Radiology in Los Angeles, California
Description
Make a positive impact on one of the nation's top health systems. Help ensure the efficient delivery of award-winning patient care. Take your professional expertise to the next level. UCan do all this and more at UCLA Health.
In this role, the Staff Research Associate I provides laboratory support under the direction of the Principal Investigator and a senior scientist in the Division of Molecular and Cellular Oncology. Assist and perform studies related to ongoing laboratory research. Specific duties include tissue cell culture, flow cytometry, PCR, western blots, immunofluorescence, animal work, preparation of data for publication and grant proposals, ordering of supplies and equipment, upkeep of equipment and general lab maintenance. Supervision of lab helpers and students working in the lab as required.
Salary: $25.75 - $30.71 hourlyQualifications
Bachelor's Degree in the Life Sciences or Biochemistry - preferred
Ability to prepare data for publication and grant applications
Ability to write technical material in scientific language
Basic molecular biological skills, e.g. Southern, Northern, Western and PCR, working with DNA, RNA and proteins
Demonstrated experience in cell biology, microbiology and molecular biology
Demonstrated skill in RT-PCR's, flow cytometry and immunological and molecular biology assays
Skill in conducting literature search and retrievals, both through use of bioscience library and on-line service
Skill in sterile technique and of maintaining cells in tissue culture
Skill in using micropipettors, microscopes, centrifuges, scintillation counter, CO2 incubators, waterbaths, spectrophotometer, pH meter, autoclaves and flow cytometer
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