Research Associate , Stem Cell & Mitochondrial Biology

Position: Staff Research Associate 1, Stem Cell & Mitochondrial Biology
General Information

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Work Location:

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

This is a part-time position (16 hours per week), scheduled for 4 days per week, 4 hours per day. Workdays will fall Monday through Friday, between 8:00am and 5:00pm

Posted Date

03/30/2026

Salary Range: $28.69 - 34.21 Hourly

Employment Type

4 - Staff:
Limited

Duration

1 year from start date

Job #

29120

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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As a Staff Research Associate 1, you will support laboratory research focused on stem cell metabolism, mitochondrial biology, bioengineering, and B lymphocyte development. This position offers hands-on experience with advanced cellular and molecular biology techniques in a collaborative research environment.

Duties include:

* Perform tissue culture to maintain mammalian primary cells, established cell lines, and induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) lines

* Conduct DNA, RNA, and protein extractions and related assays, including qPCR and Western blotting

* Utilize flow cytometry, immunocytochemistry, immunohistochemistry, and microscopy techniques

* Assist with data analysis and interpretation

* Maintain accurate digital laboratory records

* Prepare figures and data for presentations and publications

* Provide general technical and laboratory support as needed

Note:

This position is scheduled to start in September 2026.

Salary Range: $28.69/hour - $34.21/hour

Job Qualifications

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* Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on laboratory experience (e.g. experience with cellular and molecular biology techniques such as tissue culture, DNA/RNA/protein extraction, PCR, and Western blotting)

* Ability to work alternative shifts based on operational needs

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.