UCLA Health
Published
March 5, 2026
Location
Los Angeles, California
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Staff Research Associate 1, Clinical Microbiology R&D

Work Location
Los Angeles,CA

Job #29344

Work Hours
Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm, with occasional Sundays

Employment Type
2 – Staff- Career

Duration
Indefinite

Salary Range
$28.69-34.21 Hourly

Posted Date
March 4, 2026

Bargaining Unit
UPTE – RX

 

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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Join a collaborative and mission-driven team advancing clinical research within the Clinical Microbiology R&D lab of Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. We’re seeking a motivated Staff Research Associate I to support essential laboratory operations that drive the accuracy, quality, and impact of our research. In this role, you’ll work closely with researchers and investigators to perform critical laboratory tasks, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and contribute to innovative research projects. Key duties include:

• Conduct research activities involving clinical assays, including microbiological and molecular techniques.

• Process specimens, prepare reagents, and perform data entry and analysis in alignment with established laboratory and study protocols.

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on laboratory instruments and equipment.

• Support quality assurance by maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to regulatory and compliance standards.

• Collaborate with team members to advance ongoing research projects and operational goals.

• Assist in preparing abstracts, manuscripts, and other scholarly materials.

• Manage laboratory inventory, including ordering and stocking supplies, and assist with general clerical and support tasks during downtime.

Salary Range: $28.69/hour – $34.21/hour

Dr. Isla Garraway

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

RADU

UCLA is very diverse in its personnel as well as its many research fields studied

 

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