Find the cures you know are out there. At UCLA Health, you make it happen as part of a groundbreaking Research team, working to understand hundreds of medical disorders and improving processes for dozens of procedures across the globe.
- Perform advanced neuroscience, molecular biology, and cellular biology research techniques
- Culture mammalian cell lines, immunostaining, confocal microscopy, and light sheet imaging of mouse brain tissue and human organoids
- Manage mouse colonies, including breeding, genotyping, health monitoring, and experimental recordkeeping
- Collect and process tissue and biological samples for DNA, RNA, and protein analyses
- Support viral vector studies, including AAV and lentiviral applications in cell and animal models
- Assist with experimental design, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and research reports
Minimum 3 years of research experience in neuroscience, molecular genetics, molecular biology or related field
Demonstrated proficiency with molecular, cellular, pathological, and animal research techniques
Experience working with mouse models, including colony management, genotyping, histopathology, imaging, and data analysis
Experience culturing cell lines and/or primary cells and performing molecular analyses
Experience with molecular cloning, DNA, RNA, and protein extraction techniques
Experience utilizing viral vectors in cell-based or animal studies
Ability to contribute to experimental design, data collection, and data analysis activities
Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to contribute to specific manuscripts, reports, or other research-related materials
Experience contributing to scientific publications or scholarly research products in neuroscience, molecular genetics, molecular biology, or related field
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MONICA
I've been blessed to touch so many lives through my serving. It's a privilege to uplift other employees with words of encouragement and a smile.
SOZIT
The first thing i noticed when i joined the team was how everyone is very welcoming and friendly with supportive management. I did not feel like an outsider.
EDGAR
Once I joined, I knew UCLA Health was THE place to be due to the growth potential and training offered
RENE
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ERA
We are family here. We support each other. We collect together.
ELIZABETH
It’s so diverse and inclusive here. There’s always the opportunity to share your thoughts. It's a place where you feel you belong.
JERRY
Your career path at UCLA Health will enable you to follow a myriad of avenues and turns. It opens up a wide variety of opportunities.
ORLANDO
There’s a togetherness and higher level of commitment to teamwork at UCLA Health. We are several groups and teams that work together with a common goal which is to improve our patients experience.
KATHERINE
UCLA Health is a supportive, collaborative, and purposeful environment where leadership is invested in your growth and creating real opportunities. And knowing that what we do matters gives a real sense of purpose.
DR. ISLA GARRAWAY
UCLA has incredible resources and a team science approach. The ability to work with collaborative teams and access the amazing resources around campus is the best part about being at UCLA.
RADU
UCLA is very diverse in its personnel as well as its many research fields studied
JENNA
UCLA Health provides so many opportunities to exchange ideas, share moments and grow. I have learned a lot about team management and relationship building.
SHARON
I was looking for a job to further my career and continue to improve and learn as a therapist.
TARO
I have been blessed to be surrounded by supportive colleagues who aspire me to be the best version of myself.
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