Job Description

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-6:00pm
Posted Date
03/31/2026
Salary Range $28.69 - 34.21 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
29517

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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The Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Research Associate to support translational cancer research. This role focuses on both in vivo and in vitro experimental models and will be integral to advancing studies in glioblastoma and related disease areas. The incumbent will contribute to the execution and coordination of animal studies, laboratory experiments, and day-to-day research operations, working collaboratively with senior scientists, animal care staff, and cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include ensuring high-quality experimental execution, maintaining accurate records, and supporting compliance with institutional and regulatory standards. This position is well-suited for a technically skilled and highly organized individual eager to contribute to innovative, team-based research in a dynamic academic setting.
Hourly range: $28.69-$34.21

Job Qualifications

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Required:

• Basic understanding of biology
• Organized and detail-oriented; maintains up-to-date, accurate and organized schedules and records on a timely basis
• Ability to multi-task to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot scheduling conflicts, etc.
• Skilled at working with spreadsheets, databases, and email; Ability to follow directions and to both work independently and to work well with a team when needed
• Ability to keep laboratory space clean, safe and organized
• B.S. or M.S. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or related field and or equivalent combination of education & experience

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.