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UCLA Health Staff Research Associate I in Los Angeles, California
Description
The Department of Medicine will hire a Staff Research Associate I to support our research on how the autonomic nervous system regulates the heart, particularly in the context of heart failure and arrhythmias. Our team uses leading techniques in cardiac electrophysiology and neuroscience to study neural control of the heart in large animal models. Research involves surgical dissection, collecting hemodynamic, electrophysiological, neural data, and performing molecular biological analysis of tissues. In this role, you will assist the Principal Investigator with tasks such as immunohistochemical staining, sample collection, large animal surgery, tissue processing, microscopy, and data analysis.
Hourly range: $26.52-$31.63Qualifications
REQUIRED:
Skills to perform technical procedures in a timely and accurate manner
Demonstrated ability to work well with others
Ability to work on routine assignments with minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to keep accurate records
Skills in preparing buffers, solutions, and reagents
Skills in basic computer use, Microsoft Excel, Office, Powerpoint
PREFERRED:
Must have experience with immunohistochemistry and confocal microscopy
BS degree in biochemistry, physiology, biology or equivalent
Skills in animal handling and surgical procedures
Skill to perform surgical procedures in a lab setting on animals
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