Connectomics Research Associate Job at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA

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  • UCLA
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Description

A passion for discovery inspires and motivates UCLA Health’s world-renowned researchers to diligently uncover incredible life-saving breakthroughs, innovative therapies, and next-generation technologies. Join us and make the most of your specialized knowledge and your passion for making a positive impact on the lives of others.

Come join our exceptional Department of Neurobiology, and help lead the advancement of cutting-edge basic science research into explorations of the brain and central nervous system.  In this Connectomics Research Associate (SRA II) role you'll work in the nexus of neuroscience research at UCLA. This position has a fixed hybrid schedule that requires on-site work 4-days per week. 

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Primarily support highly technical and complex wet laboratory research procedures for projects with aggressive federally funded milestones through histological procedures and analyses utilizing animals. 
  • Collaborates with principal investigator and other researchers to plan, design and conduct highly technical and complex research projects and experiments, as needed. 
  • Develops workflows to meet all deadlines. 
  • Identifies appropriate species, time needed to perform the studies, the resources needed, and the personnel required to complete all projects and experiments.

At UCLA Health, our passion for discovery and our limitless curiosity have enabled us to become a world-renowned source of medical breakthroughs. In addition to the extensive medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine, we’re home to four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 community clinics throughout Southern California. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, come to UCLA Health.

Salary range: $28.88 - $46.46 Hourly

Qualifications

Required:

  • Previous experience in Connectomics
  • Knowledge of neurosurgery and stereotactic ICV implantation.
  • Effective organizational skills in wet laboratory administration.
  • Basic functional understanding of the research concerns related to the effects of perinatal ethanol exposure on certain neuroendocrine, neuroimmune, behavioral and neurochemical indices of central nervous system development and function.
  • Technical expertise and working knowledge of neuroanatomy, biochemistry and physiology
  • Experience in training staff and student workers as needed
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret data critically, prepare manuscripts and present findings at scientific meetings.  Highly specialized technical histological skills and functional knowledge.
  • Broad theoretical and practical knowledge of standard organic, physical and analytical chemical methods.


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About UCLA

At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.

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