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Research Associate: Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine
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Research Associate: Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine

UCLA HEALTH

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Posted:
March 7, 2020
Location:
Los Angeles/CA/USA
Salary:
Open
Discipline:
Academic / Research
Required Education:
High School
Responsibilities

The Division of Adolescent Medicine is seeking a Research Associate for a longitudinal study of the natural history of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection in adolescents and young adult females and immune activation, oral health and HIV infection. 

As our research associate, you will be responsible for troubleshooting independently, development of protocols when needed and performing analysis as needed on archived and new specimens.  You will also be responsible for keeping excel sheets for incoming specimens for tracking and repository, analysis which may include DNA extraction and amplification by PCR, HPV genotyping, cytokine analysis on specimens using Luminex platform and ELISA assays, and other duties.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelors Degree in Science
  • Minimum 5 years of lab experience
  • Minimum 2 year experience in PCR techniques
  • Working knowledge of Molecular Biology Techniques including - Protease digestion of specimens, DNA preparation,PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), Hybridization, Washing
  • Protease digestion and execution of kit protocol for Roche Linear Array and Digene Hybrid capture system, including following established protocol and analysis of results
  • Skills in performing data collection and data analysis and presentation of results
  • Knowledge of sterile laboratory techniques
  • Knowledge of bio-safety and radiation safety guidelines

 Preferred

  •  Experience supervising students and volunteers in a laboratory setting
  • Experience with purchasing of laboratory supplies in Bruin Buy or other procurement system

UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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Internal Number: 74398571
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