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    Research Assistant - Los Angeles, United States - UCLA Health

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    Work Location:
    Los Angeles, USA

    Onsite or Remote

    Fully On-Site

    Work Schedule

    Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

    Posted Date

    08/02/2023


    Salary Range:
    $ Hourly

    Employment Type


    • Staff: Limited
    Duration

    5 months

    Job #

    8316

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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    The Semel Institute is seeking to hire a Limited full time Staff Research Associate I will work under the direct supervision of the PI and perform the following task and duties:


    • Perform oviposition and oviduct contraction assays in flies.
    • Maintain accurate records of procedures used to conduct experiments and collect and record lab measurements and data.
    • Assist other members of the lab to perform behavioral, immunohistochemistry and molecular biology experiments.
    • Work with Fluorescent and Confocal Microscopes to determine expression patter of transgenes used for oviduct contraction assays.
    • Assist PI in preparation of reports for manuscripts and grant applications.
    • Assist in compliance of the laboratory environment with UCLA mandates and follow applicable safety policies/procedures.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Pay Range:
    $ $30.71 hourly.

    This limited position and may convert to career.

    Job Qualifications

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    • Undergraduate degree in Neuroscience, Biology or related field is highly desirable.
    • Experience working with Drosophila is highly desirable.
    • Knowledge of standard laboratory equipment and supplies.
    • Knowledge of UCLA Environmental Health & Safety guidelines.
    • Excellent attention to detail, for accurate data collection, entry and analysis.
    • Knowledge of standard laboratory equipment and supplies.
    • Knowledge of UCLA Environmental Health & Safety guidelines
    • Good communication skills and ability to work well with multiple individuals at different skill levels.
    • Ability to maintain an organized working area.
    • Ability to keep accurate and organized records.
    • Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures for handling biohazard and chemical waste.
    • Excellent attention to detail, for accurate data collection, entry and analysis.
    • Ability to work independently or as a team member.
    • Experience with Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Prism and statistical software is preferred
    • Demonstrate an interest in learning new techniques and concepts

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