Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
This is a part-time position (16 hours per week), scheduled for 4 days per week, 4 hours per day. Workdays will fall Monday through Friday, between 8:00am and 5:00pm
Posted Date
03/30/2026
Salary Range $28.69 - 34.21 Hourly
Employment Type
4 - Staff: Limited
Duration
1 year from start date
Job #
29120
As a Staff Research Associate 1, you will support laboratory research focused on stem cell metabolism, mitochondrial biology, bioengineering, and B lymphocyte development. This position offers hands-on experience with advanced cellular and molecular biology techniques in a collaborative research environment. Duties include:
•Perform tissue culture to maintain mammalian primary cells, established cell lines, and induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) lines
•Conduct DNA, RNA, and protein extractions and related assays, including qPCR and Western blotting
•Utilize flow cytometry, immunocytochemistry, immunohistochemistry, and microscopy techniques
•Assist with data analysis and interpretation
•Maintain accurate digital laboratory records
•Prepare figures and data for presentations and publications
•Provide general technical and laboratory support as needed
Note: This position is scheduled to start in September 2026.
Salary Range: $28.69/hour - $34.21/hour
•Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on laboratory experience (e.g. experience with cellular and molecular biology techniques such as tissue culture, DNA/RNA/protein extraction, PCR, and Western blotting)
•Ability to work alternative shifts based on operational needs
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.
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