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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USAOnsite 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
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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
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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.