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UCLA Health Staff Research Associate II, Neurosurgery in Los Angeles, California

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This will be a full-time 100% career position in the Department of Neurosurgery in the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. The Staff Research Associate II position is immediately available in the laboratory of the Principal Investigator in the UCLA Department of Neurosurgery, to study how stimulation of the spinal cord improves motor function and facilitates recovery of motor function following spinal cord injury (SCI). Qualified candidate should have background in the scientific method, data analysis, and statistics. The individual will assist and coordinate human experiments. Additionally, the ability to learn rehabilitation skills of spinal cord injured individuals are highly sought. Training will be a continuous feature of this position. The researcher will be working on innovative research and as such will learn new techniques as they apply to emerging projects and train other research personnel, as necessary. Administrative work will be required, including maintenance of records, approval of protocols, laboratory maintenance, scheduling of experiments, training volunteers, assisting with maintaining IRB and coordinating subject appointments with administrative assistants. We are seeking independent, motivated individual with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Salary Range: $28.04 - $45.11 HourlyQualifications

Required:

Ability to manage a multi-functional staff of diverse operational services.

Ability to supervise numerous laboratory personnel to support day-to-day laboratory function.

Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with staff, faculty, administration, campus entities, and external sources.

Skill in planning, directing, controlling, and evaluating long-term goals.

Ability to creatively recommend and implement solutions.

Ability to organize assignments, set priorities, meet deadlines, and complete assignments with minimal supervision.

Ability to train others on a variety of processes and projects in a clear and concise manner.

Ability to maintain a well-stocked laboratory.

Knowledge of basic laboratory safety and regulations.

Ability to work some nights and weekends.

Must have prior experience in working with human subjects, especially those with limited ambulation and motor abilities

Must have emergency life support training/certifications (CPR) and knowledge of life support equipment (Ambu bags).

Must have experience with data collection software (MS Excel).

Previous experience with statistical software (R, GraphPad, or similar), programming/coding (MATLAB and/or Python) and presentation and word processing software (MS Word, PowerPoint).

Ability and willingness to learn new techniques as needed for ongoing and developing projects.

Ability to train new personnel on techniques learned.

Ability to complete, submit, and obtain approval for human subject protocols.

Ability to order supplies, track expenditures for supplies, lab maintenance, telephones, and other recurring expenses; responsible for general maintenance upkeep of laboratory equipment; train new personnel in the use of laboratory equipment; ensure laboratory is in compliance with various safety requirements, supervision of student lab helpers.

Maintain accurate records of experiments and results both in writing and computerized database.

Ability to work independently on assigned tasks with great organizational skills

Preferred:

Ability to develop and suggest solutions to material or processes in laboratory to be cost efficient and to further laboratory goals.

Ability to proofread for accuracy, correct grammar, punctuation spelling, and syntax.

Ability to work with frequent interruptions.

Knowledge of computer software and hardware problem solving solutions.

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.

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