University of California

Since 1869, the University of California has been providing excellent college educational programs for students seeking bachelor's to doctoral degrees. The Univ

Staff Researcher

Location

California

Posted

21 days ago

Salary

$71.8K - $115.5K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree

Job Description

Staff Researcher

University of California

Title: Staff Researcher (50% part-time) Location: Los Angeles United States Job Description: General Information Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, hours may vary Posted Date 05/01/2026 Employment Type 4 - Staff: Limited Duration Limited Job # 29635 Primary Duties and Responsibilities Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility The Department of Neurobiology is seeking a highly skilled Staff Researcher to support and advance cutting-edge non-human primate (NHP) research within a dynamic laboratory environment. This role is ideal for a motivated, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced research setting and is passionate about driving operational excellence in scientific discovery. In this role, you will oversee NHP research operations and animal care while ensuring the highest standards of compliance and scientific integrity. You will analyze, coordinate, and implement operational solutions that enhance laboratory efficiency and research outcomes. Acting as a key liaison, you will collaborate with regulatory and operational partners including ARC, EHS, DEA, and DLAM to ensure seamless compliance and support of research activities. You will lead and manage cross-functional operational projects spanning multiple teams, develop and deliver clear communication plans and presentations for diverse audiences, and produce high-quality assessments and ongoing project status reporting. A core part of this role includes optimizing workflows, strengthening cross-departmental collaboration, and improving operational systems. You will also play a critical role in training and onboarding team members on new processes and platforms - This is a 50% limited role which may convert to career: Annual range: $71,845.41-115,537.00 Job Qualifications Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Required: - Ability to handle animals - Ability to follow UCLA regulation on hazardous waste disposal procedures - Familiarity with regulations for proper animal care, anesthesia and euthanasia - Ability to train students and new personnel in animal handling and research techniques - Ability to program in C, C++ and/or Matlab - Ability to train animals - Skilled at single unit recording in the awake behaving animal - Knowledge in training programs used in different settings of laboratory animal medicine. - Certification as Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) - Ability to work independently on a self-directed basis prioritizing and organizing fluctuating work load. - Execute project management best practices by developing project scope of work, objectives, budget, and evaluation measuring and ensuring outcome deliverables are achieved and within budget. - Knowledge of medical terminology and basic anatomy. - Knowledge of and ability to accurately follow all SOPs associated with a GLP study, including required by study protocol and GLP documentation procedures. - Minimum of bachelor's degree, with a minimum of 3-5 years of NHP research and care experience - Knowledge of regulations governing Animal Research: AWA, The Guide 8th Ed , and OLAW - Demonstrated project management skills with proven avility to deliver agreed upon objectives within expected timeframe. - Working Knowledge of leave practices and change management Preferred: - Master's degree strongly preferred, - Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred. 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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