UCLA Health

Staff Research Associate 2

UCLA Health$68K — $109K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • General knowledge of immunology and molecular biology
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Familiarity with university policies on waste disposal
  • Proficient with laboratory equipment like centrifuges and PCR machines
  • Skilled in MS Office applications
  • Excellent problem-solving and data analysis skills
  • Knowledgeable in chemistry and reagent preparation

Responsibilities

  • Support research on autoimmune toxicities and their links to cancer treatment efficacy
  • Perform molecular biology and immunology laboratory techniques
  • Maintain genetically engineered mouse colonies
  • Conduct tissue collection and tumor studies
  • Assist in organizing laboratory operations
  • Collect and manage research data
  • Possibility of engaging in clinical research with human subjects

Benefits

  • Collaborative research environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Access to cutting-edge research in immunology and molecular biology
  • Engagement with clinical translational research
  • Onsite teamwork that fosters collaboration
Full Job Description
General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Posted Date

08/12/2026

Salary Range: $32.79 - 52.75 Hourly

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

32430

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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The Department of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Staff Research Associate II to join a collaborative research team investigating the mechanisms underlying autoimmune toxicities associated with cancer immunotherapies and their relationship to anti-tumor efficacy. The incumbent will support both basic science and translational research by performing a variety of laboratory techniques, including molecular biology, immunology, flow cytometry, PCR, qRT-PCR, immunohistochemistry, and in vivo animal studies. Responsibilities include maintaining genetically engineered mouse colonies, conducting tissue collection and tumor studies, assisting with laboratory operations and organization, and supporting research data collection. Opportunities to contribute to clinical translational research, including human subject recruitment and enrollment, may also be available.

Hourly range: $32.79-$52.75

Job Qualifications

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Required:

  • General knowledge of immunology and molecular biology.
  • Good work ethic, communication skills and ability to work well independently or as a part of a group.
  • Understanding of University procedures and policies for ordering and biohazard, radioactive and chemical waste disposal.
  • Working knowledge of the microscope and basic laboratory equipment's (centrifuge, incubators, spectrophotometer, PCR, Q-PCR).
  • Skill in using MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent skills in problem solving and data analysis, organization and presentation.
  • General knowledge of chemistry and meticulous preparation of reagents.

Preferred:

  • BS in Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, Immunology, and Microbiology, or similar.
  • Experienced in working with mice and ARC certified to work with mice.


As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.

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.
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