Research Assistant, Division of Hematology & Oncology

Job Overview

The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology is recruiting for a full-time Research Assistant in the Leukemia and Drug Development Laboratory (LDDL) under the mentorship of Dr. Erin Hertlein. This Research Assistant will work collaboratively with the LDDL team on various projects related to tumor biology and drug development.

• Contribute to collective team effort.
• Document and organize research results and data according to NIH’s preferred good laboratory management practices (Lab Archives) and UCLIMS.
• Assist with the coordination of research studies in hematology.
• Make independent contributions to projects and studies based on evidence‑based literature.
• Perform statistical and graphical analysis of data, interpretation of data, and validity of testing.
• Maintain timely project goals, deadlines, and studies for contributions to publications and grant funding applications.
• General cell culture techniques.
• Patient sample processing, cell viability assays.
• Flow cytometry.
• Immunoblots/JESS.
• Basic and next‑generation sequencing techniques.
• Immune assays (cytokine assays, CFUs).
• PCR based genotyping.
• Preparing single cell suspensions from murine models (spleen and bone marrow).

Bachelor’s Degree. Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of the education requirement.

• Sitting – Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) – Often
• Hearing, listening – Often
• Talking – Often
• Standing – Often
• Walking – Often
• Bending – Often
• Stooping – Often
• Lifting – up to 20 pounds – Often
• Kneeling, squatting – Seldom
• Noise: there is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.
• Hazards: includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.
• Atmospheric
  
  Conditions:
  
  conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance. Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible spending accounts and wellness programs.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
• Comprehensive tuition remission for you and eligible dependents.
• Robust retirement plans: state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of salary.
• Generous time‑off policy including vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays, additional end‑of‑year paid time off, and 6 weeks of paid parental leave.

Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.