What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Research Associate 2 - Biochemistry position at University of California - Los Angeles Health?
The Lawrence Lab (lawrence-lab.org) is seeking a Staff Research Associate to support biochemical and structural biological projects, and will have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing research projects in the lab and to author publications. The position will support protein expression via bacterial and human cell cultures, protein purification, protein characterization, and data management. The successful applicant will contribute to projects defining mechanisms of activation of stress sensors, combining cell biological experimetns with in vitro enzymatic and structural assays defining conformational regulation of stress resopnse signaling machines. Additionally, the successful applicant will be involved in building the Lawrence Lab from the ground up, supporting implementing data management systems, ordering and installing new lab equipment, and managing lab reagent ordering. Join us at this exciting time, where you will be an integral member of the new lab with lots of exposure to ongoing research projects!
Salary: $28.88 - $46.46
REQUIRED
- Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
- Previous experience working in a laboratory setting and conducting research.
- Ability to work independently.
- Working skills with basic molecular biology laboratory equipment.
- Ability to perform several tasks at once, communicate clearly and work in a team environment.Ability to learn newmethods and protocols.
- Must be responsible and able to work independently, without close supervision.
- Knowledge of PC and macitosh computers, spreadsheet and word processing programs.
- Ability to perform basic technical duties such as logging in reagents and data analyses.
- High organizational skills; Ability to organize lab stocks and keep careful records in lab databases and labnotebooks.
PREFERRED
- General knowledge of cell and molecular biology.
- Knowledge of protein purification techniques, including bacterial or human cell expression, column chromatography, and S.D.S. page gel electrophoresis is highly valuable.
- Previous experience in managing basic laboratory safety protocols highly desirable.
University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.
Salary : $29 - $46
