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Research Assistant (Orthopedic Surgery)-Limited Appointment

University of California - Los Angeles Health
United States, California, Los Angeles
Apr 24, 2026
Description 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. Primary responsibilities include: 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 Please note: this is a 5 month limited position that may convert to career 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