Staff Research Associate II

Life-saving breakthroughs, innovative therapies, and next-generation technologies. Through vision, tenacity, and inspiration, UCLA Health’s world-class researchers are redefining human health and patient care. Join us and live out your passion for discovery while making an incredible difference in the lives of people around the world.

Within the UCLA Brain Tumor Imaging Laboratory (BTIL) in the Department of Radiological Sciences, the Research Associate plays a key role in advancing preclinical imaging research focused on brain tumor biology. This position supports the lab’s scientific mission by performing molecular biology experiments, maintaining cell cultures, and conducting mouse xenograft studies. The role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to innovative cancer research in a dynamic, collaborative laboratory environment.

Salary: $31.21 - $50.21 hourly

Required:

• BA/BS and/or equivalent combination of education and experience/training.
  
• 1 year of demonstrated knowledge of basic genetics, molecular biology and biochemical principles.
  
• 1 year of familiarity with basic laboratory equipment, including centrifuge, pH meter, incubators, biosafety cabinet hoods, PCR machines and electrophoresis apparatus.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills for interaction to communicate diplomatically and effectively with faculty, patients, physicians, collaborators, researchers, and other University staff.
  
• Ability to learn new methods and protocols and to adapt these to current laboratory situations
  
• Experience with working with mice, including survival surgeries (e.g. intracranial implantation) and drug administration (intraperitoneal, intravenous, and oral gavage)
  

Preferred:

• Strong molecular biology skill-set, including experience with cell culture, PCR, RT-PCR, Western blot, and cloning.
  

At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.