94 staff research associate jobs found in Los Angeles, CA

Description The Division of Hematology/Oncology is seeking a skilled Staff Research Associate to assist in preparation, management and daily use of critical laboratory resources including frozen human tissue bank, hybridomas and human cell line stocks. This position will entail the isolation of biological materials, (DNA, RNA and protein) from precious human tissues, cell lines and xenografts. High quality management and cataloging of these resources using relational computer database will be required. You will be responsible for a large amount of tissue culture work, including cell maintenance type work, as well as cell proliferation assays. In addition, the position will require the generation of Western blots, PCR, RT-PCR assay, DNA gel electrophoresis, PCR product purification, DNA gel isolation, generation of expression vectors through molecular cloning, including DNA mini & maxiprep and restriction enzyme digestion. Generation of cell line clones through molecular...

Description Join us as a Staff Research Associate I, where you'll support cutting-edge cancer research as a Laboratory Assistant, working closely with the Principal Investigator. Contribute to vital studies in tumor immunology & immunotherapy, focusing on sarcoma and melanoma, as well as exploring radiation's impact on tumor immunity. Responsibilities encompass tissue cell culture, flow cytometry, PCR, and other molecular and cell biology techniques. Care for research animals and facilitate patient sample transport. Contribute to data preparation for publication and grant proposals, manage supplies and equipment, and ensure lab functionality. Additionally, oversee lab assistants and students, providing essential training to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows as needed. Salary: $25.75 - $30.71/hour Qualifications Required skills: * Bachelors Degree pr equivalent experience * Demonstrated experience in cell biology, microbiology, and molecular biology. *...

Description The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Staff Research Associate I. Under the supervision of the Chief Administrative Officer and faculty members, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by providing crucial support and assisting in administrative and analytical services for our clinical research studies. As a Staff Research Associate I, your responsibilities will include collaborating closely with faculty members and residents to support and enhance clinical research initiatives. You will play a vital role in patient enrollment and the facilitation of clinical trials. Additionally, you will compile and organize data from patient records, perform accurate data entry, and prepare regulatory documents, including IRB submissions. Budget preparation and the preparation of documents for contracts and grants will also be part of your major functions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to recruit, supervise, and direct...

Description Come join our exceptional Department of Neurobiology, and help lead the advancement of cutting-edge basic science research into explorations of the brain and central nervous system. In this Staff Research Associate I role you'll work in the nexus of neuroscience research at UCLA, and will: * Perform routine molecular biology techniques including DNA cloning and PCR. * Assist with the husbandry, genotyping, and mating of transgenic and knockout strains of mice. * Help with in ovo electroporation of fertilized chicken embryos. * Assist with extracting embryos or embryonic tissues from fertilized chicken embryos and pregnant mice. * Provide support with the fixation, embedding, cryostat sectioning, and immunohistochemical staining of embryonic tissues. * Help with anterograde and retrograde labeling of neural circuits. * Assist with collecting images using a conventional fluorescence microscope or a confocal microscope. * Assist with the...

Description Major duties of the Staff Research Associate will include the acquisition, management, and analysis of functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) data in studies using transcranial electrical stimulation (tES). Primary activities include preparing tES electrodes, supplies, and other study-related materials, data management (paper and digital), computer-based MRI analysis requiring programming skills (i.e., Matlab, BASH/UNIX-shell), and assisting with data collection after receiving appropriate training and certification. Duties will further involve interacting with undergraduate researchers, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and faculty, both one-on-one and during scheduled meetings to facilitate study progress. Pay Range: $25.75 - $30.71 Hourly Qualifications All Required: Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact, communicate, and work as a team member with the academic, research and administrative staff, students, and...

Description The Semel Institute is seeking to hire a full time Staff Research Associate 1 to complete the following duties: * Provide basic technical and administrative support in a research laboratory studying human cortical development and modeling the genetic basis of neuropsychiatric disorders. This includes tissue culture, molecular biology procedures and fluorescence microscopy of fixed samples. A large part of the work will be performing mammalian tissue culture of neural stem cells and tissues, and modulating gene expression in these samples via nucleic acid delivery methods. * Perform techniques involving DNA, RNA, and protein extraction from human biological materials of different types; generate DNA plasmids for cell culture studies * Perform PCR and gel electrophoresis; perform Western blots; perform immunocytochemistry and immunohistochemistry * Image samples in confocal microscopes; prepare buffers, solutions, and chemicals for lab experiments * Perform basic...

Description The Department of Surgery is seeking a limited Staff Research Associate I to work in a cutting-edge orthopedic surgery research lab. You will perform experimental work and routine lab support duties in a cutting-edge Surgery research lab looking into bone and skin regeneration using tissue regeneration technologies. The SRA I will help maintain the research animal colonies, assist with animal experimentation and help with compliance tracking and paperwork. The SRA I will assist others with their experiments and carry out their own cell line culturing and experiments using well-established molecular biology techniques. The SRA I will also help data management and analysis, manuscript preparation and lab administrative duties. Please note that this position is limited but may convert to a career position. Pay Range: $24.88 - $29.67 hourly. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a life science field (eg Biology). Excellent work ethic and desire for personal...

Description The Semel Institute is seeking to hire a full time Staff Research Associate I. Responsibilities will include: * Support the Project Manager and other team members with project coordination. * Assisting with programming the baseline survey assessments (youth, parent) conducted at the enrollment sites, as well as the 12-month parent follow-up self-administered surveys. * Monitoring and tracking survey completion and entry into the data system with support of statistician. * Screening and recruitment of eligible youth, during designated recruitment periods. * Implementation of the screening, informed consent, enrollment, and initial baseline surveys. * Notifying intervention staff that a participant has been enrolled and is ready for the SAFETY-A intervention. * Coordination with the survey group and coordinating center and rigorously following project protocols at the site. * Timely completion of all required data entry, record keeping and data...

Description The Social Neuroscience and Health Psychology Lab is in search of an Staff Research Associate 2 to assist in the administration and scoring of neuropsychological assessments, clinical interviews and functional assessments as part of a research study examining the neurological and neurobehavioral consequences of HIV infection. Responsibilities will include: * Data management * Assistance with project coordination (e.g., scheduling participants) * Performing MRI scans, preprocessing of neuroimaging data, and quality assurance checks. * Community outreach to organizations * Coordination of meetings between the PI and community partners. Pay Range: $28.04 - $45.11 hourly Qualifications * Former student of Psychology or related field - preferred * Experience with SPSS and Excel - required * Must be extremely detailed-oriented - required

Description The Crump Institute is seeking to a hire a highly skilled and dedicated Staff Research Associate III to join our esteemed team. In this role, the selected candidate will demonstrate outstanding expertise in in vivo techniques, focusing on the advancement of preclinical disease models within the field of oncology. These models encompass a diverse array, such as xenografts, orthotopic placements, and patient-derived xenografts (PDX). You will take on a central role in the initiation, supervision, and management of experimental rodent models. This includes executing delicate survival surgeries and assuming comprehensive responsibility for all facets of animal studies, encompassing precise dose administration of therapeutic agents as well as radioactive compounds. A critical aspect of this position involves conducting meticulous model characterization assays. These assays encompass a spectrum of techniques, ranging from advanced histopathological analyses utilizing...

Description The Department of Molecular & Medicine and Pharmacology is seeking to hire a motivated Staff Research Associate II to assist scientists and perform research-related duties in a UCLA cancer biology laboratory. In this role, you will perform various laboratory tasks using molecular biology, cell biology and biochemical techniques. These tasks include but are not exclusive to western blot, PCR, molecular cloning, generation of genetically modified cell lines, metabolite analysis, primary immune cell culture and flow cytometry. You will also be responsible for maintaining laboratory supplies, inventories and organization. Finally, you will be expected to engage with established laboratory team members to progress research projects, keep an organized notebook, construct research reports with supervisor guidance and present research activities at laboratory group meetings. Target hourly rate: $28.04-$45.11 Qualifications Required Qualifications: * Ability to...

Description The Semel Institute is seeking to hire a part time limited, Staff Research Associate I to work on a short-term basis. Responsibilities will include: * Supporting the Project Manager and other team members with project coordination. * Assisting with programming the baseline survey assessments (youth, parent) conducted at the enrollment sites, as well as the 12-month parent follow-up self-administered surveys. * Monitoring and tracking survey completion and entry into the data system with support of statistician. * Screening and recruitment of eligible youth, during designated recruitment periods. * Implementation of the screening, informed consent, enrollment, and initial baseline surveys. * Notifying intervention staff that a participant has been enrolled and is ready for the SAFETY-A intervention. * Coordination with the survey group and coordinating center and rigorously following project protocols at the site. * Timely completion of all required data...

Description 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 I will study muscle stem cell biology and muscle stem cell aging. The qualified candidate should have background in the scientific method, data analysis, and statistics. The individual will assist and facilitate animal and human experiments. Specifically, the candidate will assist in conducting animal dissections and flow cytometry. Training will be a continuous feature of this position. This researcher will be working on innovative research and as such will learn new techniques as they apply to emerging projects. 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 an independent,...

Description Join us as a Staff Research Associate I, where you'll work closely with the Principal Investigator to implement human subjects' experimental/clinical study protocols, focusing on kidney disease. You'll contribute to participant recruitment, execute study procedures, manage biological samples, and gather accurate data through various methods. Key Responsibilities: * Collaborate on human subjects' research protocols with the Principal Investigator. * Aid in participant recruitment, enrollment, and execution of kidney disease-focused protocols. * Handle biological sample processing, storage, and shipment. * Collect precise data using multiple techniques, including questionnaires and measurements. * Develop and maintain data collection systems using software. * Assist in IRB protocol management and related administrative duties. * Travel within Los Angeles and Orange County If you're detail-oriented and committed to advancing research, we invite you to...

Description Play a key role with a world-renowned leader in medical research. Help advance medical knowledge and leading-edge patient care. Take your career to a higher level. You can do all this and more at UCLA Health. Under the general supervision of the Image Processing Lab Supervisor and the Computer Vision and Imaging Biomarkers (CVIB) Lab director(s), the Staff Research Associate II (SRAII) will be involved in all aspects of the CVIB Lab including but not limited to data collection and computer analysis. As an important member of the Department of Radiological Sciences, you will execute the transfer of image and other data into research databases for analysis. It is required that you independently perform data collection and analysis procedures pertaining to ongoing and new research projects under the direction of investigators and senior management. As the SRAII you will provide significant contributions pertaining to the design and execution of experimental...

Description The Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology is seeking to hire a Staff Research Associate II to synthesize organic intermediates and radiolabeled compounds to drive groundbreaking research. Your role will involve the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals, skillfully labeled with short-lived radionuclides through advanced radiopharmaceutical techniques. Drawing upon your expertise in organic and analytical chemistry, you will employ techniques to enhance synthesis processes. In this role, you will handle gamma ray emitting radionuclides, ensuring a safe working environment. Your proficiency in rapid chemical and physical preparative and separation procedures will be indispensable. Furthermore, your contribution extends to assisting in the development of fully automated systems for radiopharmaceutical preparations. You will also have the opportunity to prepare organic intermediates and purify them, elucidating their structure through sophisticated spectroscopic...

Description The Semel Institute is seeking to hire a full time Staff Research Associate I to function as a Lab Assistant. This research proposal is one of 4 Acquisition Sites/Hubs intricately linked to the AABC Consortium Coordinating and Data Analysis Informatics Core. You will assist with the following duties: * Recruitment and screening. * Data collection, storing, and entry. * Scheduling of study appointments for the Aging Adult Brain Connectome. Pay Range: $25.75 - $30.71 hourly. Qualifications 1. Ability to perform tasks in an efficient, well-organized and timely manner with a minimum level of supervision and frequent changes in priorities and deadlines. 2. Skill in setting priorities, follow through on assigned tasks and adhering to deadlines. 3. Good working knowledge of UNIX operating system. 4. Ability to work in a team. 5. Skill in working independently with minimal supervision. 6. Ability to assess situations and problem solve using own...

Description The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a full-time Staff Research Associate II to join the DMH+UCLA Public Mental Health Partnership (PMHP). You will work under the project Principal Investigator to coordinate and collaborate with our community-based partners to help improve quality of care in the public mental health system. Primary duties include: * Scheduling, organizing, assisting with and/or leading meetings, activities, and events involving collaboration between our PMHP team and community mental health partners * Learning about and communicating with a variety of mental health providers and administrators working across LA County * Develop tools and resources to address training needs and infrastructure for mental health providers * Data management including areas such as processing, cleaning, and tracking of data * Assist with development of reports, progress tracking, and presentations * General clerical...

Description The Department of Molecular & Medicine and Pharmacology is looking for a Staff Research Associate I to perform duties to assist the researchers in the laboratory. In this role you will perform a variety of routine lab assays and molecular biology and biochemical experiments, including but not exclusive to western blot, PCR, cloning, IP, mammalian cell culture and flow cytometry. You will also operate ancillary equipment used with small animal research, maintain lab supply inventory and cleanliness. Finally, you will be responsible for handling mouse work involving various injection techniques, intravenous tail injections, blood collections, tumor inoculation, collecting tissue samples and preparing mice for molecular and histological characterization. Target hourly rate: $25.75-$30.71 Qualifications Required: * Basic understanding of biology and animal physiology; * Basic understanding of molecular imaging research; * Ability to create and maintain...

Description The Crump Institute for Molecular Imaging is seeking a highly skilled Staff Research Associate 2 to join our dynamic research team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the development of preclinical disease models in the fields of oncology and fibrosis. This position requires exceptional in vivo skills, including expertise in the development and implementation of various disease models such as xenografts, orthotopic models, PDX models, bleomycin-induced fibrosis, and bile duct ligation models. In this role, you will also be responsible for dose administration of therapeutics and radioactive molecules, as well as tissue collection for downstream assessments. Responsibilities will also include developing and optimizing preclinical models of disease in oncology and fibrosis, including xenografts, orthotopic models, PDX models, bleomycin-induced fibrosis, and bile duct ligation models, collecting tissues for assessment, collaborating with the imaging...