Staff Research Associate I - Neurology
Ucla healthLos Angeles, California, United States
Posted March 30, 2026
57380 - 68420 USD
Full Time
About the Company
UCLA Health is a leading integrated healthcare system serving Los Angeles and beyond, encompassing Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica, Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Mattel Children's Hospital, West Valley Medical Center, and a broad network of primary‑ and specialty‑care offices. The organization excels in advanced diagnostics and treatment of complex conditions—including organ transplantation, cardiac and neurosurgery, and oncology—while maintaining a reputation as one of the nation’s top hospitals. Its physicians and scientists are pioneers in biomedical research, translating discoveries into clinical practice across a wide spectrum of specialties. UCLA Health’s combination of world‑class facilities, cutting‑edge technology, and a culture of innovation makes it a compelling destination for healthcare professionals seeking to advance patient care and research.
Job Description
The Staff Research Associate will contribute to impactful research on multiple sclerosis and menopausal cognitive deficit using rodent models. Responsibilities include conducting experiments, performing surgeries, maintaining laboratory organization, and providing support to principal investigators and senior scientists.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to work with and supervise breeding of small rodents
- Ability to inject small rodents
- Ability to breed and screen knock out mice for gene rearrangements
- Ability to score and care for mice with EAE
- Ability to treat mice via subcutaneous pellet implant, subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, and intravenous injections, and use of minipump
- Ability to tabulate results accurately and present them verbally in a comprehensive presentation to the principal investigator
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Four Day Work Week