Research Associate ; Limited; Neurology

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday-Thursday 9am-1pm

Posted Date

08/28/2026

Salary Range
: $30.12 - 35.92 Hourly

Employment Type

4 - Staff:
Limited

Duration

12 months/1 year

Job #

32570

The Staff Research Associate I position will assist with in vivo testing and data collection, and will perform drug dosing,animal husbandry, animal surgeries, behavioral pain testing, and molecular work related to the investigation of migraine pathophysiology in rodent models. The employee will also assist in clinical research studies that include developing educational materials for migraine awareness, interacting with patients to collect ultrasound measurements using a transcranial doppler machine, and analyzing data from large academic health records.

The employee will prepare drug formulations,develop new experimental designs, perform experiments, and effectively present experimental results in recurring laboratory meetings. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented,and able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment while managing diverselaboratory and clinical research responsibilities.

Part-time, limited appointment, may convert to career.

Hourly salary range: 30.12 - 35.92

Required:

• Knowledge of standard laboratory equipment and supplies
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with multiple individuals
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and to switch focus as needed
• Attention to detail for accurate data entry and analysis
• Ability to learn and adapt to new laboratory techniques and new lab equipment, as needed
• Ability to work according to schedule and to coordinate work with other lab staff
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently, organize, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized working area

Preferred:

• Minimum 1 year of laboratory experience
• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Neuroscience or related field.

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.