UCLA Health

Student Researcher

UCLA Health  •  Onsite  •  4 months ago
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Job Description


General Information

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, between 8 am-4:30 pm, 2-4 hrs per day, as needed
Posted Date
01/27/2026
Salary Range $17.9 - 47 Hourly
Employment Type
5 - Student: Casual/Restricted
Duration
Casual/Restricted
Job #
28498


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Semel Institute is seeking a motivated Student Researcher interested in gaining hands-on experience in a human genetics laboratory focused on the study of neurobehavioral traits and neurodevelopmental disorders. This entry-level role offers an excellent opportunity for students to build foundational research skills, contribute to ongoing studies, and learn from an interdisciplinary research team in an academic research setting.

Hourly range: $17.90-$47.00


Job Qualifications

Required:

  • At least sophomore standing in the life sciences at an accredited four-year college.
  • Registered UCLA student
  • Ability to communicate well and follow instructions.
  • Ability to perform simple chemical calculations such as molarities and percentage.
  • Ability to handle repetitive tasks.
  • Organization skills

Preferred:

  • Detail-oriented
  • Experience with pipetting
UCLA Health

About UCLA Health

For more than half a century, UCLA Health has provided the best in healthcare and the latest in medical technology to the people of Los Angeles and throughout the world.

Comprised of Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica, Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, UCLA West Valley Medical Center and the UCLA Medical Group with its wide-reaching system of primary-care and specialty-care offices throughout the region, UCLA Health is among the most comprehensive and advanced healthcare systems in the world.

Our physicians are world leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of complex illnesses, and our hospitals are among the best in the country. Consistently ranked one of the top ten hospitals in the nation and the best medical center in the western United States by U.S. News & World Report, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is at the cutting edge of biomedical research, and our doctors and scientists are leaders in performing pioneering work across an astounding range of disciplines, from organ transplantation and cardiac surgery to neurosurgery and cancer treatment, and bringing the latest discoveries to virtually every field of medicine.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Year Founded
1955
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