Job Information
UCLA Health Staff Research Associate in Los Angeles, California
Description
The
Seet Lab is focused on discovery and innovation relating to cellular
immunotherapies for cancer. The lab's mission is to apply immunology research
to develop treatments with the potential to meaningfully impact patients'
lives.
The
primary duty of the Staff Research Associate is to provide technical research
expertise to the Seet Laboratory by performing experiments and techniques in
molecular and cellular biology and immunology, including cell culture,
molecular cloning, flow cytometry, isolation of cells from primary samples, and
working with animal models. You will receive mentorship and experience in
academic scientific research, with the goal of independence in this position,
and shall expect creative output including co-authorship on relevant publications
and presentations. Additional duties include, but are not limited to lab
management, including keeping meticulous records; maintaining laboratory
equipment and supplies; and assisting with ordering and inventory. You will
also be expected to supervise and train other lab members if needed.
The
ideal candidate must be self-motivated and willing to work independently on
projects. Strong organizational skills, attention to details, multi-tasking
capacities, excellent communication skills, trouble-shooting abilities and,
most of all, a passion for science are required.
Salary
offers are determined based on various factors including, but not limited to,
qualifications, experience, and equity. The full hourly salary range for this
position is: $25.75 - $30.71.
Qualifications
Required:
BS or higher degree in Biological-related field with appropriate lab experience.
Experience with molecular biology including PCR, plasmid DNA and RNA preparation.
Working knowledge and experience in general cell biology and molecular biology techniques.
Ability to keep organized, descriptive and accurate laboratory records.
Ability to use computer software for word processing, data tabulation in excel.
Knowledge and ability to order supplies and maintain laboratory equipment.
Ability and knowledge to operate basic laboratory equipment, i.e., centrifuge, tissue culture hood and related equipment, autoclaving, weighing, pipetting microliter volumes among other equipment.
Knowledge and ability to order reagents and supplies maintain laboratory equipment and adhere performance to a written SOP(s).
Prior experience with human cell culture and cellular immunology methods.
Prior experience with mouse handling and maintenance.
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