Staff Research Associate 2
UCLA · Los Angeles, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteAnalystFull-time
Qualifications
- Relevant Laboratory Experience (Required)
- Data Science Management Experience (Required)
- Programming Experience in Large Learning Models and Neural Networks (Preferred)
- Knowledge of sterile techniques used in tissue culture. (Required)
- Knowledge and skill to manage mouse colonies. Knowledge of genotyping methods. (Required)
- Demonstrated knowledge of animal husbandry and regulations, including tissue collection and processing. (Required)
- Proficiency in analysis of large data sets, including clinical datasets like ATLAS. (Required)
- Demonstrated skill in use of specialized laboratory equipment, including flow cytometers, centrifuge, light microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, ELISA plate reader, PCR and real-time PCR machines and tissue culture hood. Knowledge of and ability to control safe and efficient use of laboratory equipment, supplies and space. (Required)
- Demonstrated skill performing and analyzing multiple virologic and immunologic assays, including growing and purification of infectious agents, titration assays, DNA/RNA isolation, PCR and RT-PCR, FACS and magnetic bead sorting, flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy and ELISA. (Required)
- Skill in analyzing, developing and adapting established experimental methods to specific research needs. (Required)
- Skill in keeping accurate and organized experimental records. Ability to write clear and concise experimental protocols. (Required)
- Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory safety procedures associated with the handling and disposal of chemicals and chemical waste, radioisotopes and radioactive waste and biohazards and biohazardous waste. (Required)
- Knowledge of working with computational components. Skill in programming and experience in large learning models and neural networks. (Preferred)
- Skill in working independently and following through on assignments from initiation to completion with minimal direction and supervision. (Required)
- Organizational skill and flexibility to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines. Ability to simultaneously perform all lab management while maintaining an active research program. (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
- Bachelor's Degree In Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related fields and/or equivalent experience/ training (Preferred)