Staff Research Associate

University of California
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Full-time

Description

are seeking a skilled Staff

Research Associate to join our team and assist in

preparation, management, and daily use of critical laboratory resources,

including reagents for molecular biology experiments (2XYT, TAE, and bacterial

plates) and mammalian cell culture experiments. Optimize and perform several

laboratory techniques. Assist with determining the best experimental procedure

for all the critical experiments. Perform isolation of protein, RNA, and DNA.

Perform maxiprep, miniprep, restriction digest and electrophoresis of plasmid.

Perform production of lentiviral vectors and transduction of cell with the

vectors. Perform experiments using animal models of lentiviral transduction.

Perform experiments using BSL2+ replication competent virus, such as human

immunodeficiency virus type 1. This role will entail a large amount of tissue

culture work such as cell maintenance type work. In addition, the position will

require basic knowledge in molecular biology (such as written in the textbook,

Molecular Cloning", published by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Press). You will work closely with other lab members in conducting large-scale

experiments. Assist with general organization, ordering, stocking and

maintenance of inventory laboratory supplies. Management of chemical and

biohazard safety. Cleaning of lab and office space.

Salary offers are determined based on various factors including,

but not limited to, qualifications, experience, and equity. UCLA Health hourly

salary range for this position is $26.52- $31.63.

Qualifications

Required :
  • Experience
  • Experience
  • in microbiology, immunology, and molecular genetics.

    Experience

    in isolation of protein, DNA, and RNA

    Ability

    in maintaining proper usage of laboratory equipment.

    Ability

    to perform gel electrophoresis.

    Skills

    in general molecular biology and biochemical techniques.

    Ability

    to organize raw data into relevant formats.

    Preferred :
  • Experience
  • Experience
  • in tissue culture procedures.

    Skills

    in using computer and Excel software.

    Ability

    to assist with general lab organization, safety, ordering, stocking, and

    maintenance of inventory laboratory supplies.

    Ability

    to work with mice.

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