Research Assistant (Orthopedic Surgery)-Limited Appointment
UCLA Health, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Location:
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Posted Date:
04/23/2026
Salary Range:
$28.69 - $34.21 Hourly
Employment Type:
4 - Staff: Limited
Duration:
5 months
Job #:
29929
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Our Santa Monica Hospital is seeking to hire a Research Assistant to join our Orthopedic Surgery Department. Our Clinic provides orthopedic care for patients with new injuries affecting a bone, joint, tendon, or muscle.
Conduct human muscle and small animal tissue experimentation
Laboratory maintenance
Specimen preparation including purifying DNA, protein and RNA from cells and tissues
Assist in snRNA-sequencing data processing
Data organization, management, and analysis from experiments
Other research and lab duties as assigned
Salary range: $28.69/hr - $34.21/hr. This 5 month limited position may convert to a career.
Job Qualifications
Experience in cell culture protocols
Ability to recognize and use technical terminology related to muscle anatomy and function
Ability to use and maintain histological equipment
Experience in data processing and analysis (R studio, statistics, etc.)
Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with faculty, staff, and others
Knowledge of computers including word processing, spreadsheets, graphic software, etc.
Ability to maintain accurate inventory of supplies and laboratory instruments
As a condition of employment the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
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Fully On-Site
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Posted Date:
04/23/2026
Salary Range:
$28.69 - $34.21 Hourly
Employment Type:
4 - Staff: Limited
Duration:
5 months
Job #:
29929
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Our Santa Monica Hospital is seeking to hire a Research Assistant to join our Orthopedic Surgery Department. Our Clinic provides orthopedic care for patients with new injuries affecting a bone, joint, tendon, or muscle.
Conduct human muscle and small animal tissue experimentation
Laboratory maintenance
Specimen preparation including purifying DNA, protein and RNA from cells and tissues
Assist in snRNA-sequencing data processing
Data organization, management, and analysis from experiments
Other research and lab duties as assigned
Salary range: $28.69/hr - $34.21/hr. This 5 month limited position may convert to a career.
Job Qualifications
Experience in cell culture protocols
Ability to recognize and use technical terminology related to muscle anatomy and function
Ability to use and maintain histological equipment
Experience in data processing and analysis (R studio, statistics, etc.)
Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with faculty, staff, and others
Knowledge of computers including word processing, spreadsheets, graphic software, etc.
Ability to maintain accurate inventory of supplies and laboratory instruments
As a condition of employment the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
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