Staff Research Associate I - Pathology

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote


Fully On-Site


Work Schedule


Monday - Friday; 9:00am - 5:30pm


Posted Date


05/13/2026


Salary Range : $28.69 - 34.21 Hourly


Employment Type


2 - Staff: Career


Duration


Indefinite


Job #


30608


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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The incumbent will work as part of the TPCL team, which facilitates biomedical research by providing remnant human tissue samples and histology services. During surgeries, only a


portion of the tissue removed from patients is used for diagnostic purposes; the remaining "remnant" tissue is typically discarded. The TPCL team collects, processes, stores, and


distributes these remnant tissues to approved biomedical researchers at UCLA. Additionally, the team offers histology services, including embedding and sectioning of both frozen and


formalin-fixed human and animal tissues, as well as digital imaging, image analysis, and immunohistochemistry.


Key Responsibilities:
• Receive tissue samples from clinical pathology staff for distribution as fresh tissues or for banking.
• Freeze and/or process tissues in formalin, and document all samples banked or distributed.
• Enter sample information into a secure database, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Collaborate with pathology and frozen section room staff to expedite the delivery of surgical specimens.
• Dissect surplus materials as trained.


Histology Support:
• Assist in processing formalin-fixed and fresh tissues for embedding (both in paraffin and OCT), sectioning (paraffin and frozen), and staining (H&E, special stains, immunohistochemistry,


and immunofluorescence).
• Prepare solutions, maintain laboratory equipment, and perform quality control procedures.
• Evaluate the quality of tissue sections and stains, troubleshoot technical and equipment issues, and document all work performed.


This role requires attention to detail, dedication to maintaining high-quality tissue samples, accurate data entry, and strict adherence to privacy and security protocols.

Job Qualifications

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Maintains patient confidentiality at all times, following all appropriate federal, state and local regulations.

Must have excellent English verbal, written and comprehensive skills


Maintains a safe environment for others and self; adheres to all hospital safety regulations.


Prior experience in a Pathology laboratory is preferred; on-site training will be available for the appropriate candidate, if necessary.


Computer system knowledge (Microsoft Word and Excel) is required.


BS/BA is preferred (Associates Degree in Science or equivalent with 3-5 years experience in Laboratory Science will be considered.)


Must be able to pass the Medical Center physical exam upon hire.

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.