Staff Research Associate I - Human Genetics

Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm Posted Date 08/26/2026 Salary Range : $30.12 - 35.92 Hourly Employment Type Duration Indefinite Job # 32594 Primary Duties and Responsibilities Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility The Wells Lab in the Department of Human Genetics is hiring a Staff Research Associate I (SRA I). We use human stem cell models to study gene-environment interactions in the developing human brain. The SRA I is expected to work independently and as part of the Wells Lab team, with minimal direct supervision following a training period. An ability to perform multiple, detail-oriented tasks accurately, reproducibly, and efficiently is required. Prior experience with cell culture and/or genomics library preparations is preferred. Salary Range: $30.12 - $35.92 Hourly Job Qualifications Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Required: Knowledge of basic laboratory safety and protocol is highly desirable. Skilled in working with basic laboratory equipment. Ability to communicate clearly and work in a team environment. Previous experience working in a laboratory setting. Knowledge to work with PCR, qRT-PCR, and CRISPR techniques. Knowledge to work with stem cell culture and neural induction techniques. Must be responsible and able to work independently, without close supervision. Willingness to work occasional weekends. Managing project computational space as well as and lab space and equipment. Preferred: BS in Biology or closely related field. As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review. #J-18808-Ljbffr UCLA Health