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General Information

Work Location: Los Angeles, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Posted Date
01/31/2024
Salary Range: $28.88 - 46.46 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
12439

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Primary duties of the Staff Research Associate include technical and administrative tasks that support smooth and orderly operation of the lab. Technical tasks include wet bench experiments including but not limited to human pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) generation, maintenance, pluripotency test, and quality control. Specific research techniques include PCR, immunohistochemistry, gene expression analyses (qPCR), transfectable virus generation & handling, sequencing library preparations, Western blotting, cloning, gel electrophoresis, tissue culture, media preparation and general upkeep of reagents & equipment. Administrative tasks include maintaining the various permits and certifications for the lab, ordering, logging data, filing, and distributing research materials to the clients.

Will hire at the I or II level based on experience.

Staff Research Associate II Hourly Salary Range: $28.04 - $45.11

Staff Research Associate I Hourly Salary Range: $25.75 - $30.71

Job Qualifications

Required:

  • Skilled in precise and consistent technical maneuvers.
  • Successfully develops and implements new laboratory procedures.
  • Effective communicator, engaging with diverse educational and technical backgrounds.
  • Collaborative team player, excelling in both lab and interdisciplinary settings.
  • Strong organizational skills, adept at prioritizing assignments and adapting to changes.

Preferred:

  • Holds a Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related fields or equivalent experience.
  • Previous lab experience, demonstrating practical knowledge and familiarity with lab operations.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.