UCLA Title: Staff Research Associate II-Nonexempt
 

 
Work Hours: TBA Work Location: UCLA Olympic Lab (off campus) Job Type: Career
 

 
Job Duties:
 

 
The EPO Analyst will be involved with both standard testing services and research activities. As part of the standard testing services the Analyst will be responsible for conducting EPO analyses on urine samples, and occasionally blood samples; prepare samples for electrophoresis using ultra filtration; prepare and run the electrophoresis unit, which includes casting polyacrylamide gels, and stain or blot the separated proteins for detection. As part of the research activities, the Analyst will participate in ongoing research projects involving the advancement of EPO testing methods.
 

 
Job Qualifications:
 

 
Ability to work independently. Knowledge of electrophoretic techniques and common protein detection techniques including staining and immunoblotting. Ability to carefully follow lengthy, detailed, and precise oral and written operating procedures. Hands-on experience with Pharmacia electrophoresis equipment, western blotting and chemiluminescence. Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to work effectively with management and lab members. Ability to use pipetting devices, centrifuges, pH measuring devices, balances, and other laboratory equipment in a proper manner. Biochemistry lab experience. Knowledge of CCD gel documentation instruments. Knowledge of haematology. BS degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or molecular biology. Ability to work weekends and holidays as necessary.