Staff Research Associate 1

Employer: University of California, Los Angeles
Location: Los Angeles
Salary: USD $18.06/Hr. - USD $35.78/Hr.

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Administrative Jobs: Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Staff Research Associate 1

University of California Los Angeles

Budgeted Pay Scale:
Full Salary Range: USD $18.06/Hr. - USD $35.78/Hr.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Cover letter is required for consideration. Please attach references with cover letter.

Department Summary
The MIMG department mission is to provide the highest quality research and education possible in the interdisciplinary fields of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics. To meet this goal, we work together as scientists, educators and students to identify and address the most relevant problems in microbial pathogenesis and physiology, host cell biology and immune defense, and the host-pathogen interface.

Position Summary
Under direct supervision of the Principal Investigator, performs experiments related to the neural basis of host seeking and host invasion in parasitic nematodes. Responsibilities include performing molecular biology techniques and behavioral assays; culturing parasitic nematodes; and providing technical assistance to laboratory personnel. Other duties as assigned.

Salary & Compensation
*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

Demonstrated skill in subcloning, gel electrophoresis, electroporation, and other standard molecular biology techniques. (Preferred)

Demonstrated skill in operating standard lab equipment (centrifuges, light microscopes, pipets, gel electrophoresis apparatus, electroporator, etc.). (Preferred)

Knowledge of PC computers and Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. (Required)

Skill in following written laboratory protocols. Skill in work organization and data handling. Ability to write clear and concise lab notes and data records. (Required)

Effective communication skills: ability to maintain accurate lab protocols, and ability to prepare and deliver research presentations. (Required)

Skill in recognizing problems and taking appropriate action, including asking questions or notifying the supervisor. (Required)

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working conditions and relationships with other staff members and students. (Required)

Ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload. Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner with deadlines, fluctuating workloads, or last-minute changes. (Required)

Effective organizational skills: ability to maintain an organized and efficient laboratory. (Required)

Ability to move and lift up to 25 lbs. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Bachelor's Degree In molecular biology, neuroscience, bioinformatics, parasitology, or related field, or equivalent experience and education. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.

Schedule
8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Union/Policy Covered
RX-Research Support Professionals

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.ucla.edu/careers-home/jobs/5890

Application Deadline: 8:50 p.m. on

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Working at University of California, Los Angeles

UCLA is a public research university located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 1919 and is the second oldest of the ten campuses affiliated with the University of California system. UCLA offers over 300 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines and enrolls about 26,000 undergraduate and about 12,000 graduate students from the United States and around the world every year.

UCLA features the College of Letters and Science, seven general campus professional schools, and four professional schools for the health sciences. The UCLA College of Letters and Science has 34 academic departments and 900 faculty, and houses the majority of UCLA's 129 undergraduate majors as well as the students in the Graduate Division of Letters and Sciences. The UCLA College Honors Program is also housed in the College. The College of Letters and Science's programs are divided into five academic divisions: humanities, social sciences, life sciences, physical sciences, and the International Institute. UCLA also offers certificate programs, undergraduate degree-credit and continuing education credits for non-full-time students through its UCLA Extension education program.

The 2010 edition of U.S. News & World Report ranked UCLA as the 24th best university in the nation and 32nd best in the world. In the 2007 edition of U.S. News and World Report, UCLA Medical Center was ranked best in the West, as well as one of the top 3 hospitals in the United States alongside Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Johns Hopkins Hospital. In 15 of the 16 medical specialty areas examined, UCLA Medical Center ranked in the top 20.

The campus' location in Los Angeles makes excursions to local museums, theaters, or other entertainment venues relatively quick and easy.

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