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General Information

Work Location: Los Angeles, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Posted Date
05/13/2025
Salary Range: $26.52 - 31.63 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
24213

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Staff Research Associate I supports research on mitochondrial DNA mutations by conducting experiments, developing and characterizing transgenic mouse models, and assisting with mouse colony management. Additional responsibilities include maintaining detailed lab records, managing lab supplies and purchases, and ensuring compliance with lab safety protocols.

 
The ideal candidate brings experience in DNA isolation techniques, digital and quantitative PCR, and basic mouse handling, with the adaptability and resourcefulness to support evolving research needs.

Salary: $26.52 - $31.63/hour

Job Qualifications

Required: 

  • Degree in Bachelor of Science or equivalent experience/training
  • A minimum of 12 months experience in digital PCR quantification of mitochondrial DNA.
  • Skill in performing various DNA purifications & manipulations.
  • Ability to be resourceful to learn new methods and protocols and the ability to be adaptable to these and to current laboratory situations.
  • Ability to keep precise, clear laboratory records.
  • Skill to operate computer to include word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, database maintenance (Excel, MS Word, scanner, etc…)
  • Knowledge of university research and lab safety protocols & policies.
  • Knowledge of mitochondrial biology & genetics.
Preferred:
  • Experience in laboratory safety protocols including proper handling of biohazardous substances (chemicals and infectious agents).

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.