• Research Assistant (Limited Appointment)

    UCLA Health (Los Angeles, CA)


    Description

    Our Santa Monica Hospital is seeking to hire a Research Assistant to join our Orthopaedic Surgery Department. You be part of our research team focused on characterizing translational regenerative medicine approaches for the treatment of orthopaedic/musculoskeletal injuries. Primary duties include:

     

    + Managing lab equipment and supplies (inventory and maintenance)

    + Maintaining appropriate records of cell lines, samples, and nitrogen tanks

    + Storing and disposing chemical and biological waste

    + Assisting with preparation of equipment for survival surgeries

    + Assisting with vivo fluorescence and bioluminescence imaging

    + Participating in weekly lab meetings

    + Performing data collection, analysis, and quality checks

    + Maintenance of mouse colonies

     

    Please note: this is a 5 month limited position that may convert to career

     

    Salary range: $26.52/hr - $31.63/hr

    Qualifications

    Bachelor's degree in engineering related field (preferred) Comfort working with lab animals Proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs Strong interpersonal skills Skill in communicating clearly and effectively Skill in analyzing information, problems, and situations to define problems effectively

     

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