Staff Research Associate III - OBGYN

Description

The research lab of

Sanaz Memarzadeh, MD, PhD, focuses on understanding the molecular basis of the

formation, progression and treatment of gynecologic epithelial cancers. The

Gynecologic Oncology (GO) Discovery lab (godiscoverylab.com) investigates the

molecular pathways in chemotherapy-resistant ovarian and aggressive endometrial

tumor cells that are candidates for therapeutic intervention via small molecule

inhibitors and/or immunotherapy. Knowledge gained from this translational

research will then be used to design and test strategies for cancer

therapeutics that will move onto clinical trials.

Dr.

Memarzadeh and the GO Discovery Lab (godiscoverylab.com) are seeking a

full-time Staff Research Associate III to join their team. As a member of our

cutting edge gynecologic oncology research laboratory (G.O. Discovery Lab),

you'll under the mentorship of Dr. Sanaz Memarzadeh to focus on determining the

molecular basis of epithelial cancer formation, progression and treatment. More

specifically, you will work with cell lines, animal models, viruses, DNA, RNA ,

proteins, and other diagnostic and functional assays towards understanding the

molecular, cellular and genetic events involved in the formation and

progression of gynecologic diseases. You design, optimize and perform

procedures and protocols that cross and connect scientific disciplines at the

fully operational level. You will also consult with Dr, Memarzadeh and

scientific literature to find and bring new ideas to the lab. Additional

responsibilities will include also taking on a portion of the lab management

duties, including supply management, ordering and equipment upkeep, and

coordinate general lab support activities. You will also help obtain and

process human samples from operating rooms at UCLA.

Hourly

salary range: $36.13 - $58.10. The department's target hourly rate is $36.13.

Qualifications

Required:

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and safety

• Knowledge of cell biology and previous experience working with human cells, preferably primary patient samples

• Knowledge in molecular biology and laboratory experiments

• Knowledge of specimens and tissue collection

• Knowledge of consent form

• Excellent skill in verbal and written communication. Proper utilization of English in the written word and conversation.

• Skill in tact and diplomacy

• Skill in working with disparate faculty

• Knowledge of contract and grant application process

• Skill in organizing and coordinating meetings

• Advanced skill and knowledge of computer applications including those for imaging, data analysis and manuscript figures (ImageJ, FloJo, Prism, Biorender, etc.)

• Ability to be self-motivated, minimal supervision, handle multi-tasks and prioritize workload

• Ability to handle sensitive & confidential information

• Ability to operate various office equipment, Ability to setup and maintain filing system and office supplies

• Ability to read and understand scientific publications, judge them based scientific merit, technical innovation and relevance to lab projects

• Master's of Science degree in a life/biomedical science discipline, PhD degree preferred

Preferred:

• Knowledge of UCLA

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