Staff Research Associate - Neurosurgery

University of California - Los Angeles Health
United States, California, Los Angeles
Mar 08, 2025
Description The Staff Research Associate will support research in the areas of central nervous system cancer immunology.Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), you will contribute to a variety of research projects, including clinical and experimental research studies focused on brain tumors in human and animal models. Training will be a continuous feature of this position. This position entails being responsible for laboratory maintenance including disposal of chemical and biohazardous waste, autoclaving and cleaning of lab equipment and supplies, and maintaining inventory of laboratory supplies. Responsibilities include tissue processing and cell culture of human and mammalian cell lines including patient-derived specimens.Key responsibilities include performing basic and advanced laboratory techniques, cell cultures, rodent animal surgeries and welfare checks, gene expression and epigenetic analyses, cytotoxicity analysis with xCELLigence system, and flow cytometry. Other duties include processing of biological samples, maintaining detailed sample and experimental records, cataloguing sample inventory, as well as the retrieval, transport, and shipment of biological samples. The integration and maintenance of clinically relevant information is also essential so familiarity with electronic medical record systems is required. You will be working on innovative research and will learn new techniques as they apply to emerging projects. You'll be expected to teach other research personnel as necessary and assist members of the research team with ongoing projects and research tasks as needed. Salary Range: $26.52 - $31.63/Hourly Qualifications All Required: Bachelors Degree in Molecular Biology or related field and/or equivalent experience/training Previous experience working in a laboratory setting and/or conducting research. Skill with basic molecular biology laboratory equipment. Ability to perform several tasks at once, communicate clearly and work in a team environment. Ability to learn new methods and protocols. Previous experience in managing basic laboratory or clinical safety protocols. General knowledge of cell and molecular biology. Knowledge of cell culture and DNA/RNA lab techniques are highly desirable. Must be responsible and able to work independently, without close supervision. Knowledge of PC computers, spreadsheets, and word processing programs. Ability to perform basic technical duties such as logging in reagents and data analyses. Ability to organize many cell lines and manage a large number of data collection points.