Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
Experience with molecular, cellular, and genomic research techniques
Proficiency in flow cytometry, IHC, proteomics, and transcriptomics
Familiarity with working with cultured cell lines and human clinical specimens
Strong technical writing skills for publications and grants
Responsibilities
Conduct molecular and cellular research on gynecologic cancers
Utilize flow cytometry and other techniques for data collection
Analyze immunologic and genetic events in cancer progression
Prepare data for technical writing and publication
Support lab operations and maintenance tasks
Benefits
Mentorship from a leading expert in gynecologic oncology
Opportunity to contribute to translational research with clinical implications
Access to cutting-edge research techniques and technologies
Involvement in projects that may lead to clinical trials
Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation
Full Job Description
Description
The research lab of Sanaz Memarzadeh, MD, PhD, focuses on understanding the molecular basis of the formation, progression and treatment of gynecologic epithelial cancers. The Gynecologic Oncology (GO) Discovery lab (godiscoverylab.com) investigates the molecular pathways in chemotherapy-resistant ovarian and aggressive endometrial tumor cells that are candidates for therapeutic intervention via small molecule inhibitors and/or immunotherapy. Knowledge gained from this translational research will then be used to design and test strategies for cancer therapeutics that will move onto clinical trials.
Under the mentorship of Dr. Memarzadeh, you will work as a full-time Staff Research Associate II and will perform a variety of molecular, cellular and genomic research techniques (flow cytometry, IHC, proteomics, transcriptomics) while working on projects related to understanding the immunologic and genetic events involved in the formation and progression of gynecologic disease. You will also work with cultured cell lines, human clinical specimens and research animals. Other responsibilities include the preparation of data and technical writing for publications and grants and a significant portion of lab support duties.
The full hourly salary range for this position is: $32.79 - $52.75
About UCLA Health
UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
