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Staff Research Associate
Work Location
Los Angeles,CA
Job #25220
Work Hours
Variable hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Employment Type
2 – Staff- Career
Duration
Indefinite
Salary Range
$26.52-31.63 Hourly
Posted Date
July 25, 2025
Bargaining Unit
UPTE – RX
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Find the cures you know are out there. At UCLA Health, you make it happen as part of a groundbreaking Research team, working to understand hundreds of medical disorders and improving processes for dozens of procedures across the globe.
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Description
Join our dynamic research team and contribute to cutting-edge cancer research in a collaborative academic environment. In this role, you will:
- Drive discovery through hands-on research—perform advanced molecular biology techniques, immunohistochemistry, and cancer cell culture, including 3D tumor modeling.
- Support high-impact studies—conduct high-throughput drug screening and molecular assays such as PCR, DNA sequencing, and protein analysis.
- Leverage innovative technologies—analyze complex datasets from genomic sequencing, multiplex ELISA, and high-dimensional imaging using the CODEX platform (Akoya Biosciences).
- Mentor future scientists—train and supervise undergraduate assistants in lab techniques and data interpretation.
- Ensure seamless operations—manage lab inventory, maintain sample records, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements (EH&S, IRB, Animal Research Committees).
If you are passionate about cancer research, highly organized, and eager to work with a collaborative team on impactful projects, we encourage you to apply.
Salary: $26.56 – $31.63/hour
Note, this is a part-time position.
DR. ISLA GARRAWAY
UCLA has incredible resources and a team science approach. The ability to work with collaborative teams and access the amazing resources around campus is the best part about being at UCLA.
RADU
UCLA is very diverse in its personnel as well as its many research fields studied