National Medical Association
Staff Research Associate I (100% Limited)
National Medical Association, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Description
The Department of Medicine is seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Staff Research Associate I to join our dynamic research team, which is focused on uncovering the molecular mechanisms underlying metabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance. This role involves conducting in vivo rodent studies, including the management of a genetically engineered mouse colony, tissue dissection, DNA, RNA, and protein isolation, as well as performing qRT-PCR and immunoblot analyses. The SRA I will also be responsible for rodent exercise training and assisting with laboratory organization and maintenance.This is a 100% limited role which may convert to career
Hourly range: $26.52-$31.63Qualifications
Required:General knowledge of substrate metabolism and exercise physiology.
Good work ethic, communication skills, and ability to work well independently or as a part of a group.
Understanding of University procedures and policies for ordering and biohazard, radioactive, and chemical waste disposal.
Working knowledge of the microscope and basic laboratory equipment (centrifuge, incubators, spectrophotometer, PCR, Q-PCR).
Skill in using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent skills in problem solving and data analysis, organization, and presentation.
General knowledge of chemistry and meticulous preparation of reagents.
Preferred:BS in Molecular Biology, Physiology, or Chemistry.
Experience in working with mice and ARC certified to work with mice.
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The Department of Medicine is seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Staff Research Associate I to join our dynamic research team, which is focused on uncovering the molecular mechanisms underlying metabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance. This role involves conducting in vivo rodent studies, including the management of a genetically engineered mouse colony, tissue dissection, DNA, RNA, and protein isolation, as well as performing qRT-PCR and immunoblot analyses. The SRA I will also be responsible for rodent exercise training and assisting with laboratory organization and maintenance.This is a 100% limited role which may convert to career
Hourly range: $26.52-$31.63Qualifications
Required:General knowledge of substrate metabolism and exercise physiology.
Good work ethic, communication skills, and ability to work well independently or as a part of a group.
Understanding of University procedures and policies for ordering and biohazard, radioactive, and chemical waste disposal.
Working knowledge of the microscope and basic laboratory equipment (centrifuge, incubators, spectrophotometer, PCR, Q-PCR).
Skill in using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent skills in problem solving and data analysis, organization, and presentation.
General knowledge of chemistry and meticulous preparation of reagents.
Preferred:BS in Molecular Biology, Physiology, or Chemistry.
Experience in working with mice and ARC certified to work with mice.
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