Staff Research Associate I

Description This is an exciting opportunity for a full-time Staff Research Associate I (SRA I) to join a high-impact regenerative medicine research laboratory at the forefront of scientific advancement under the mentorship of Dr. Gerald Lipshutz. In this role, you will help manage the laboratory's various research animal colonies, and will characterize protein expression in specific tissues, organs and modified stem cell lines by qRT-PCR and immunohistochemistry (IHC) in support of multiple research projects. Duties could include: Maintain and upkeep mouse colony, including updating mouse log, daily management of the colony and genotyping of mice. Assist in performing assays to assess transfection efficiency including DNA preps and RT-PCR. Perform assays to assess transgene expression in organs, tissues and transfected and/or transduced stem cells including ELISA, RT-PCR, and immunohistochemistry. Manage experimental data for projects for regular updates with PI. Other duties as assigned Hourly Pay Range: $27.85 - $33.21. Please note, the department's target salary for this role is $27.85. This is a full-time, limited, 12-month position that may convert to career. Qualifications Required: Skill in routine molecular and cellular biology techniques. Ability to communicate effectively on a one-to-one basis sufficiently to convey experimental results to principal investigators. Writing skills sufficient to compose laboratory protocols which are clear, concise, logical and display proper syntax and grammar. Interpersonal skill to interact and collaborate effectively with scientist coworkers, graduate students and faculty. Skill in handling and disposing of contaminated material according to protocol. Ability to organize raw data into relevant formats. Reading skills sufficient to understand specific protocol relevant journal articles, and equipment. Ability to perform library searches. Preferred: Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience in chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology Experience working with research animals #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - Los Angeles Health