UCLA Health
Staff Research Associate
UCLA Health, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Description
We
are seeking a skilled Staff
Research Associate to join our team and assist in
preparation, management, and daily use of critical laboratory resources,
including reagents for molecular biology experiments (2XYT, TAE, and bacterial
plates) and mammalian cell culture experiments. Optimize and perform several
laboratory techniques. Assist with determining the best experimental procedure
for all the critical experiments. Perform isolation of protein, RNA, and DNA.
Perform maxiprep, miniprep, restriction digest and electrophoresis of plasmid.
Perform production of lentiviral vectors and transduction of cell with the
vectors. Perform experiments using animal models of lentiviral transduction.
Perform experiments using BSL2+ replication competent virus, such as human
immunodeficiency virus type 1. This role will entail a large amount of tissue
culture work such as cell maintenance type work. In addition, the position will
require basic knowledge in molecular biology (such as written in the textbook,
"Molecular Cloning", published by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Press). You will work closely with other lab members in conducting large-scale
experiments. Assist with general organization, ordering, stocking and
maintenance of inventory laboratory supplies. Management of chemical and
biohazard safety. Cleaning of lab and office space.
Salary offers are determined based on various factors including,
but not limited to, qualifications, experience, and equity. UCLA Health hourly
salary range for this position is $26.52- $31.63.
Qualifications
Required:
Experience in microbiology, immunology, and molecular genetics.
Experience in isolation of protein, DNA, and RNA
Ability in maintaining proper usage of laboratory equipment.
Ability to perform gel electrophoresis.
Skills in general molecular biology and biochemical techniques.
Ability to organize raw data into relevant formats.
Preferred:
Experience in tissue culture procedures.
Skills in using computer and Excel software.
Ability to assist with general lab organization, safety, ordering, stocking, and maintenance of inventory laboratory supplies.
Ability to work with mice.
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.
We
are seeking a skilled Staff
Research Associate to join our team and assist in
preparation, management, and daily use of critical laboratory resources,
including reagents for molecular biology experiments (2XYT, TAE, and bacterial
plates) and mammalian cell culture experiments. Optimize and perform several
laboratory techniques. Assist with determining the best experimental procedure
for all the critical experiments. Perform isolation of protein, RNA, and DNA.
Perform maxiprep, miniprep, restriction digest and electrophoresis of plasmid.
Perform production of lentiviral vectors and transduction of cell with the
vectors. Perform experiments using animal models of lentiviral transduction.
Perform experiments using BSL2+ replication competent virus, such as human
immunodeficiency virus type 1. This role will entail a large amount of tissue
culture work such as cell maintenance type work. In addition, the position will
require basic knowledge in molecular biology (such as written in the textbook,
"Molecular Cloning", published by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Press). You will work closely with other lab members in conducting large-scale
experiments. Assist with general organization, ordering, stocking and
maintenance of inventory laboratory supplies. Management of chemical and
biohazard safety. Cleaning of lab and office space.
Salary offers are determined based on various factors including,
but not limited to, qualifications, experience, and equity. UCLA Health hourly
salary range for this position is $26.52- $31.63.
Qualifications
Required:
Experience in microbiology, immunology, and molecular genetics.
Experience in isolation of protein, DNA, and RNA
Ability in maintaining proper usage of laboratory equipment.
Ability to perform gel electrophoresis.
Skills in general molecular biology and biochemical techniques.
Ability to organize raw data into relevant formats.
Preferred:
Experience in tissue culture procedures.
Skills in using computer and Excel software.
Ability to assist with general lab organization, safety, ordering, stocking, and maintenance of inventory laboratory supplies.
Ability to work with mice.
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.