291 staff research associate jobs found

Description The Department of Medicine is seeking a highly organized and skilled individual to join us as a Staff Research Associate II in the lab. Your ability to set priorities effectively, coupled with excellent written and oral communication skills, will contribute to the success of our demanding research environment. In this role, the capacity to handle multiple tasks efficiently under deadline pressure, is crucial. Your professionalism, sensitivity, and strong interpersonal skills will foster productive working relationships at all levels. Demonstrated experience in mouse handling and animal care, along with expertise in microbiology and molecular biology techniques, will play a pivotal role in conducting our research. Maintaining confidentiality and well-organized records of experiments and data analysis is essential. Finally, in this role you will perform animal and molecular techniques to support gnotobiotic research projects and provide technical support for the PI-run...

Description This is an exciting opportunity for a technically minded person who enjoys working in a lab-based environment to provide support for ongoing mass spectrometry and proteomics projects. We are looking for a motivated Staff Research Associate II to work on a variety of projects with the laboratory to identify critical molecular targets in malignant gliomas and develop novel, brain-penetrant small molecule therapeutics to treat these brain cancers. Projects require application of a variety of quantitative methodologies, including proteome-wide protein expression and post-translational modification profiling to fully characterize biological systems, chemical proteomics approaches to determine drug mechanisms of action, and targeted quantification of drug concentrations in brain tissues and blood plasma. The main duties include routine sample preparation, advanced UHPLC-MS method development and optimization, as well as operation and maintenance of state-of-the-art LC-MS...

Description The Semel Institute is seeking a limited part time Staff Research Associate 1 to assist the assigned pod leaders or other HCI faculty members in the successful completion of research, planning, implementation, evaluation, documentation of HCI-related projects, programming, events, presentations, courses, as well as other duties as assigned. The following duties are specific HCI responsibilities that are required of all HCI GSR and equivalent HCI-related faculty support positions. * Meetings * Tabling * HCI CCLE Collaboration Site * Website Maintenance * Student Group Funding Application Review * Annual Student Group Poster Event coordination * HCI Pod/Commitee Progress Report * Assist, support and collaborate with other HCI pods/groups efforts by assisting with and participating in events and activities; sharing and documenting information and lessons learned with other HCI members *Note: this limited appointment may convert to career. Salary range:...

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 hourly Qualifications · Bachelor’s Degree in the Life Sciences or Biochemistry - preferred · Ability to prepare...

Description The Department of Urology is seeking a full time Staff Research Associate I who will split their time between two cutting edge laboratories in the Institute for Urologic Oncology (IUO). You will complete a variety of tasks related to cell culture, molecular biology, chemistry, biostatistics, and data analysis and interpretation between both lab groups. You will split their time between the Boutros and Goldstein labs and will be anticipated to interact closely with clinical and collaborating labs and personnel as required. Other duties as assigned. Pay Range $25.75 - $30.41 hourly. Qualifications * Ability to read and understand research and clinical protocols as guidelines. * Organized, detail oriented, and able to quickly adapt to the addition of novel tasks. * Basic science bench work experience, especially cell culture with asceptic technique * Knowledge of laboratory equipment and safety. * Ability to recognize irregularities and invalid results. *...

Description Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and a senior Staff Research Associate, the incumbent will be responsible for carrying out cutting-edge single-cell epigenomic assays sn-m3C-seq and snmCT-seq, as well as the preparation of single-cell DNA methylation and multi-omic libraries for high-throughput sequencing using a robotic liquid handler system (Beckman Biomek i7). The incumbent will have the opportunity to learn cutting edge single-cell methods such as snmC-seq2 for methylation profiling, sn-m3C-seq for the joint profiling of methylation and chromatin conformation, and snmCT-seq for the joint profiling of RNA and methylation. The incumbent will also be responsible assisting spatial genomics works including the cryo-sectioning of mouse and human tissues, and perform fluorescence-activated nuclei/cell sorting (FANS/FACS) in collaboration with FACS core facilities. The incumbent will also manage the inventory of reagents and tissue...

Description The Department of Medicine is looking for a Staff Research Associate I to join the laboratory. As a key member of the research group, you will be responsible for managing the mouse colonies and conducting a range of experimental protocols, including mice inhalation exposure to electronic cigarettes and air pollutants. You will have the opportunity to administer mice diets and treatments via intratracheal and intraperitoneal routes, and perform bleeding, tissue and organ isolation, and bronchoalveolar lavage. In addition to these tasks, you will also conduct cardiac telemetry studies with continuous recording of electrocardiographic activity and perform a variety of molecular biological procedures, including DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, genotyping, western blots, ELISA, quantitative PCR, and flow cytometry. As part of the collaborative team, you will work closely with students and other personnel in the lab, including post-doctoral and graduate...

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 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...