Posted: 06-Sep-24
Location: Los Angeles, California
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 142128554
The Department of Medicine is seeking to hire a motivated Staff Research Associate. Our research focuses on understanding the mechanisms by which the autonomic nervous system initiates and sustains arrhythmias, with a particular interest in the role of the cardiac nervous system in heart disease. Our team collects electrophysiological and neural data from both human subjects and animal models of cardiovascular disease. In our human studies, we gather data from cardiac electrophysiologic recordings using an array of electrodes and catheters, along with neural recordings. In our animal models, we perform surgical dissections, record hemodynamic and electrical activities, and analyze tissue for chemical and protein content. In addition supporting research effort you will also manage laboratory operations, including overseeing supplies, reagents, and equipment, ensuring compliance with inspections, and coordinating with other departments within the College of Medicine.
Hourly range: $28.88-$46.46
Required:
- Skills to perform technical procedures in a timely and accurate manner
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others
- Ability to work on routine assignments with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability to keep accurate records
- Skills in preparing buffers, solutions and reagents
- Skills in basic computer use, Microsoft excel, office, powerpoint
Preferred:
- BS degree in biochemistry, physiology, biology or equivalent
- Skills in animal handling and surgical procedures
- Skill to perform surgical procedures in a lab setting on animals
