Staff Research Associate I - Neurology

The Staff Research Associate will contribute to impactful research on multiple sclerosis and menopausal cognitive deficit using rodent models. This role involves a range of responsibilities, including conducting experiments using the experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) model, such as EAE induction, clinical scoring, and providing specialized care to mice; performing rodent surgeries (ovariectomy, castration) and tissue collection for genotyping, pathological analysis, and immunostaining; conducting cognitive testing and analyzing data; maintaining laboratory organization, including ordering supplies, preparing reagents, and managing equipment; and providing support to the principal investigator, postdoctoral researchers, and senior scientists through data collection, analysis, and research coordination. This position requires a highly organized and motivated individual with strong laboratory skills and a commitment to advancing research initiatives. Hourly salary range: $28.69 - $34.21. Please note, the department's target salary range is $28.69 - $30.57 Qualifications Required Demonstrated ability to work with and supervise breeding of small rodents Ability to inject small rodents Ability to breed and screen knock out mice for gene rearrangements Ability to score and care for mice with EAE Ability to treat mice via subcutaneous pellet implant, subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, and intravenous injections, and use of minipump Ability to tabulate results accurately and present them verbally in a comprehensive presentation to the principal investigator Preferred BS in a neuroscience, biology, molecular biology, or related field and/or relevant experience Ability to carry out survival surgeries, including castration and ovariectomy. Skill in perfusion of adult mice and harvesting CNS tissues. Skill in reading and analyzing scientific journals to keep current in laboratory techniques and research protocols #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - Los Angeles Health