Description
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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.
As a Staff Research
Associate I, you will work under the guidance of Dr. Memarzadeh and your responsibilities include collaborating with UCLA staff at
various clinics to consent study participants, collect tissue and tumor
specimens, and ensure accurate documentation in accordance with approved
research protocols. In the laboratory, you will process human specimens for
downstream genomic analysis to help elucidate the molecular, cellular, and genetic
events involved in gynecologic disease progression. You’ll also assist with
general lab operations and provide administrative and grant-related support as
needed.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is
motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to gain hands-on research experience in a
collaborative academic environment focused on advancing cancer research.
Hourly Salary Range: $28.69 – $34.21
Qualifications
Required:
- Skill in routine molecular and cellular biology techniques
with and without laboratory equipment. - 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. - Ability to organize raw data into relevant formats.
- Reading skills sufficient to understand specific
protocol relevant journal articles, and equipment. - 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. - Experience and ability with cell and tissue culture
methods