Description The Department of OBGYN is seeking to hire a full-time Staff Research Associate I (SRA I) in a cutting-edge gynecologic oncology research laboratory under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator that focuses on conducting minimal risk, specimen-based clinical research on women's health. More specifically, the SRA I will work with various investigators to identify and consent research subjects and obtain tissue and other specimens on various studies. You will then be responsible for the processing of these human specimens according to established and approved protocols for downstream genomic analysis towards understanding the molecular, cellular and genetic events involved in the formation and progression of gynecologic diseases. In this role you would be directly supervised by Biospecimen Core Manager. Work will be assigned by the Biospecimen Core Manager. The SRA I must be able to learn and execute lab procedures with initial supervision, followed by later independent execution with little to no supervision. Standard guidelines and protocols will be reviewed during training and are available for reference in the laboratory. Pay Range: $26.52 - $31.63 hourly Qualifications Required: + Skill in routine molecular and cellular biology techniques with and without laboratory equipment. + Ability to communicate effectively on a one-to-one basis sufficiently to convey + experimental results to principal investigators. + Ability to take direction as well as to work independently. + Ability to follow direction and follow the appropriate steps according to protocols. + Writing skills and ability sufficient to fully and accurately document all lab work in a notebook according to lab standards. + Ability to analyze research data and prepare clear, concise and accurate technical reports. + Interpersonal skill to interact and collaborate effectively with scientist coworkers, graduate students and faculty. + Skill in handling and disposing of contaminated material according to protocol. + Ability to organize raw data into relevant formats. + Ability to create and maintain accurate inventories of various items. + Reading skills sufficient to understand specific protocol relevant journal articles, and equipment. + Computer literacy and ability to perform data entry. + Ability to perform library searches. + Ability to work standing for long stretches of time and up to 90% of the day. + Ability to work with research animals and perform basic dissections and euthanasia. + Ability to work with clinical specimens according to standard protocols + Experience and ability with cell and tissue culture methods Preferred: + Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience in chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.