💼 Full-Time Position

Staff Research Associate 1 - UCLA Metabolomics Center

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UCLA Health
📍 Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Location
Los Angeles, United States
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Posted
June 27, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Description

The UCLA Metabolomics Center in the Crump Institute for Molecular Imaging is seeking a motivated Staff Research Associate I to join its collaborative metabolomics research team. The incumbent will support cutting-edge liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) studies through sample preparation, instrument operation and maintenance, metabolite identification and quantification, and data quality analysis. Responsibilities include processing LC-MS data using specialized software and R-based analytical pipelines, assisting with metabolite extractions, troubleshooting instrumentation, maintaining metabolite databases and standard operating procedures, and contributing to the continuous improvement of laboratory workflows that advance innovative biomedical research.

Hourly range: $28.69-$34.21

Qualifications

Required:

+ BS in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, or related fields and or equivalent combination of education and experi...