Staff Research Associate I

University of California - Los Angeles Health
United States, California, Los Angeles
Oct 30, 2024
Description The Department of Medicine will hire a Staff Research Associate I to support our research on how the autonomic nervous system regulates the heart, particularly in the context of heart failure and arrhythmias. Our team uses leading techniques in cardiac electrophysiology and neuroscience to study neural control of the heart in large animal models. Research involves surgical dissection, collecting hemodynamic, electrophysiological, neural data, and performing molecular biological analysis of tissues. In this role, you will assist the Principal Investigator with tasks such as immunohistochemical staining, sample collection, large animal surgery, tissue processing, microscopy, and data analysis. Hourly range: $26.52-$31.63 Qualifications REQUIRED: Skills to perform technical procedures in a timely and accurate manner Demonstrated ability to work well with others Ability to work on routine assignments with minimal supervision Demonstrated ability to keep accurate records Skills in preparing buffers, solutions, and reagents Skills in basic computer use, Microsoft Excel, Office, Powerpoint PREFERRED: Must have experience with immunohistochemistry and confocal microscopy BS degree in biochemistry, physiology, biology or equivalent Skills in animal handling and surgical procedures Skill to perform surgical procedures in a lab setting on animals