Research Assistant (Orthopedic Surgery)

Research Assistant (Orthopedic Surgery)- Limited Appointment

Work Location Los Angeles, CA Job #32386

Work Hours Flexible hybrid schedule, 20hrs/week, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Employment Type: 4 – Staff- Limited

Duration: 06/30/2027

Salary Range: $30.12-35.92 Hourly

Posted Date: August 21, 2026

Bargaining Unit: UPTE – RX

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Find the cures you know are out there.

At UCLA Health, you make it happen as part of a groundbreaking Research team, working to understand hundreds of medical disorders and improving processes for dozens of procedures across the globe.

JOB DUTIES

• Conduct laboratory research using human muscle biopsies and small animal tissues
• Perform tissues processing, histology, immunostaining, microscopy, and cell culture experiments
• Assist with cell isolation, cell line maintenance, mechanical testing, and molecular biology assays (DNA, RNA, protein analysis, qPCR)
• Collect, organize, analyze, and present experimental data
• Assist with preparation of manuscript, presentation, grant materials, and research reports
• Support laboratory operations including equipment maintenance, inventory management, reagent preparation, and adherence to safety protocols
• Help maintain laboratory records, protocols, and regulatory compliance

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Please note: this is a limited appointment that may convert to career

Salary range

$30.12/hr – $35.92/hr