Staff Research Associate
LUNDQUIST INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION AT HARBOR-UCLA
Torrance, CA, United States3d ago
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Key details
- Salary
- $28.80/hr
- Location
- Torrance, CA, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Mid level
- Experience
- 3–6 yrs
- Function
- Science & Research
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 3d ago
Skills
About the role
ABOUT US
The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (TLI) is Los Angeles County's preeminent independent, not-for-profit biomedical research hub, excelling in transforming scientific breakthroughs into practical therapies. With a $90 million annual budget, TLI is home to over 150 investigators and 500 staff, advancing 600 projects in areas such as Infection and Immunity, Cancer, and Women's Health. Founded in 1952, the Institute continues to train physician-scientists and manage healthcare programs for 60,000 underserved families throughout South Los Angeles.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct molecular biology assays and experiments, immunohistochemistry, immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry, histology, mouse experiment.
- Collection and analysis of data for publications and planning future experiments.
- Organized record keeping of data from research.
- Actively participate in successful planning, execution, publication, and presentation of experiments.
- Perform interpretation of experimental results and analysis of data.
- Prepare manuscripts for publication in scientific journals based on experimental results.
- Routine lab maintenance and animal model generation and maintenance.
- Work independently in the design and performance of experiments, making graphs, keeping statistics, and interpretation and dissemination of data.
- Conduct research independently and with a team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Master's degree in health science or related major
QUALIFICATIONS
- Three years lab experience in cell culture and related work
- Experience in RT-PCR, fluorescent microscope
- Experience in Western blot, immunoprecipitation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
BENEFITS
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Voluntary 403(b) Retirement Plan: Immediate eligibility to participate in the tax-deferred retirement savings plan
- 401(a) Retirement Plan
- Vacation: 3 weeks annually
- Sick Leave: 2 weeks annually
- Paid Holidays: 13 paid holidays annually
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Position requires a background check and health clearance
Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Drug-Free Workplace