Staff Research Associate II

University of California - Los Angeles Health
United States, California, Los Angeles
Mar 13, 2025
Description The Department of Medicine is seeking a motivated Staff Research Associate to join our team focused on understanding immune responses in autoimmune diseases and cancer. This role involves both basic science and clinical translational research, with an emphasis on computational techniques. Responsibilities include constructing and analyzing genomic datasets from human and animal specimens, performing computational analysis using tools such as Seurat, CellChat, Cell2Location, Slingshot, and STARTRAC, and coding in R. The ideal candidate will be self-directed in acquiring new computational skills, engaged in data interpretation and presentation, and willing to assist with laboratory organization and data maintenance. Proficiency in computational analysis and R programming is required, along with strong analytical skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research setting. Hourly range: $28.88-$46.46 Qualifications Required: 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 equipments (centrifuge, incubators, PCR, Q-PCR). Skill in using RStudio, Seurat, Cellranger , and other programs needed for analysis and presentation of computational genomic data. Excellent skills in problem solving and data analysis, organization and presentation. Preferred: BS in Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, Immunology, and Microbiology, or similar. General knowledge of immunology and molecular biology.