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Staff Research Associate III (Limited Appointment)

University of California - Los Angeles Health
United States, California, Los Angeles
May 14, 2025
Description Our Orthopedic Surgery Department is seeking to hire a limited Staff Research Associate to join the Soragni Laboratory. The Soragni Laboratory focuses on translational research at the intersection of cancer biology, engineering, and structural biology. Primary duties include: Perform cell and tissue culture, cell cloning, and genetic experiments Analyze data generated through histology, immunofluorescence, confocal microscopy, and luminescence assays Maintain comprehensive records of samples and experiments in a related database Develop and implement innovative algorithms for organoid characterization Design and execute experiments independently, troubleshoot technical issues, and determine optimal methodologies based on literature and past experience Prepare data for scientific presentations, and publications Mentor and train staff Maintain the Lab's webpage and support access and compliance requirements Other duties as assigned Please note this position is limited and may convert to career. Salary range: $24.28/hr - $48.04/hr Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Data Science or other science related field (highly preferred) In depth experience with R, Python, and SQL Strong computer skills Ability to train and mentor others Ability to stay up to date on technical developments and scientific knowledge Strong critical thinking skills and ability to resourcefully resolve problems Strong understanding and use of technical terminology related to cancer biology Prior experience in standard biochemical procedures (Ex. Pipetting) Ability to write legible, concise and grammatically correct documentation of work Ability to work flexible schedule Ability to communicate clearly and effectively