What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Research Associate III - Ophthalmology position at UCLA Health Careers?
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) of the Retina Biochemistry & Disease Modeling Laboratory, the Staff Research Associate III (SRA III) is responsible for carrying out research projects focused on the biochemistry and cell biology of cultured retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and induced pluripotent stem cell–derived RPE (iPSC-RPE) from human cells and mouse models.
The major analytical tools utilized in this work include: (1) imaging and analysis of samples using laser scanning confocal microscopy, super-resolution (OMX-SR), and spinning disk microscopy systems; (2) immunoblotting via Western blot analysis; and (3) retinoid and bisretinoid extraction and analysis by HPLC.
The SRA III is responsible for performing image acquisition and analysis in collaboration with other researchers. The SRA III is also responsible for maintaining laboratory instruments and providing technical support to pre- and post-doctoral fellows.
This is a limited position that may convert to career.
Salary Range: $71848.08 – 115549.92 Annually
Salary : $71,848 - $115,550