• Staff Research Associate I - Head & Neck

    UCLA Health (Los Angeles, CA)


    Description

    The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is seeking to hire a full time Staff Research Associate who will work under the direction of the Principal Investigator to perform scientific work in a biomedical laboratory. in this role you will optimize and perform standard histological procedure on experimental specimens. Work with tissues is required.

    Duties will include but are not limited to:

    + developing, performing and troubleshooting immunohistochemical assays.

    + perform confocal microscopy imaging of processed specimens.

    + conducting quantitative image analysis.

    + completing statistical analyses.

    + effective communication with team members & at lab meetings.

    + ordering supplies and basic laboratory upkeep.

     

    Pay Range: $26.52 - $31.63 hourlyQualifications

    Required:

    + Experience working in cell biology and immunohistochemistry procedures.

    + Demonstrated ability to conduct defined research protocol independently, with excellent troubleshooting skills.

    + Ability to work well in a team including faculty, postdoctoral fellows, medical residents, undergrad students and other lab personnel.

    + Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills

    + Demonstrated proficiency in statistical analyses using R computing environment.

    + Demonstrated proficiency in data organization and presentation software including Excel and PowerPoint.

    + Ability to manipulate small specimens for histologic analyses, including cryostat.

    Preferred:

    + Previous experience writing scientific publications.

    + BS or MS degree in neuroscience or physiology

     

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