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Assistant/Associate Project Scientist

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Assistant/Associate Project Scientist Location:

University of California, Los Angeles

Requisition Number:

JPF09121

Employment:

12‑month non‑Senate position

Start Date:

April 1, 2024

Overview:

The Assistant/Associate Project Scientist in the laboratory of Gerald Lipshutz will help lead the studies needed to conduct IND‑enabling data collection to advance gene therapy approaches for metabolic disorders. The role includes supervising graduate students and undergraduate researchers, preparing grant progress reports, manuscripts, and grant proposals.

Specific Responsibilities

Data acquisition

Statistical computation

Preparation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Cataloging and storage of specimens

Routine molecular biology techniques such as qPCR, RT‑PCR, Western blot, and immunostaining

Assistance in data analysis

Murine blood and tissue collection and preparation of DNA and RNA for downstream study

Additional Duties

Supervision of undergraduates, graduate students, and new postdoctoral trainees in the lab

Ability to work on multiple projects efficiently and effectively

Ability to work independently on scientific projects

Assist with preparation of progress reports

Preparation of manuscripts for publication in scientific journals

Communicate well with other scientists at UCLA and national/international collaborators

Minimum 4 years postdoctoral research experience in molecular biology in an academic setting or equivalent

Be well‑organized in both data and specimen collection and record keeping

Report directly to the Principal Investigator and successfully carry out experiments and analyze data generated with minimal supervision

Handle several projects simultaneously

Help and train various personnel in molecular biology techniques and analysis and make significant contributions to design and execution of other laboratory members’ experiments

Keep detailed records and be extremely organized, developing and closely following SOPs as data will be used for an FDA INTERACT meeting

Salary:

$71,500 - $107,600

To apply, please visit:

https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09121

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affiliation Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction

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