Staff Research Associate 1

SRA 1 (009613)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_2719

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

9/22/2026 9:50:09 PM

Date Last Edited:

9/22/2026 9:49:59 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

12/3/2024

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1300O

Organization:

LETTERS AND SCIENCE                    

Division Code:

1330D

Division:

L&S LIFE SCIENCES                      

Department:

084500 - INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY & PHYSIOLOGY

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_2719

Position Description ID

232938

UC Payroll Title:

SRA 1 (009613)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

RX: Research Support Professionals

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

41102676

Reports to Payroll Title:

ASST PROF-AY

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40045582

Department Head Payroll Title:

Department Chair

CLOSE SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent is assigned duties according to specific procedures. Work is checked frequently, and in addition there may be formal training.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will require the staff research associate to perform coordination of research projects in the lab, which includes duties such as scheduling and screening participants, maintaining databases, attending and taking notes in lab meetings, and submitting IRB protocols. In particular, the associate will be the lead in collecting data for a BrightFocus Foundation Grant, which includes scheduling and screening participants, running the study that includes behavioral and neuropsychological testing as well as MRI and PET imaging and saliva sample collection. This position requires interacting professionally with participants across the lifespan (ages 18+), including older adults and those with neuropsychiatric conditions such as depression. Experience in working with human subjects or any experience with running neuroimaging studies or analyses is preferred but not required.

Research in the Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology (IBP) is dedicated to explaining the function of complex biological systems, in cells, organs, and individuals. The recent rapid advances in molecular and cell biology and genetics, including the sequencing of numerous genomes, has provided an unprecedented opportunity to use this new information to understand how the genes interact to produce emergent phenotypes in complex systems.

Research

Responsibilities

A1. Scheduling and screening participants, A2. Maintaining participant and study databases, A3. Attending and taking notes in lab meetings. A4. Submitting and managing IRB protocols. A5. Lead data collection for a BrightFocus Foundation Grant that includes: A6. Behavioral and neuropsychological testing A7. MRI and PET imaging and A8. saliva sample collection. A9. Interact professionally with participants across the lifespan (ages 18+), including older adults and those with neuropsychiatric conditions such as depression. A10. Experience in working with human subjects or any experience with running neuroimaging studies or analyses is preferred but not required.

80%

Laboratory Management

B1. Order office supplies. B2. Manage lab expenses and organization. B3. Assist undergraduate students, graduate students, postdocs with basic lab needs. B4. Manage laboratory databases. B5. Manage participant payment options and petty cash. B6. Aid in recruitment and screening.

20%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

in related field (e.g. Psychology, Neuroscience), or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred

Previous experience managing databases and demonstrated experience in managing several tasks, keeping all on track and organized.

Preferred

Previous experience running participants or interacting with special populations (e.g. older adults, depression)

Preferred

Experience with neuroimaging techniques, either on the data collection side or data analysis

Preferred

Ability to use standard computer programming tools and databases (Excel, PsychoPy, Airtable)

Required

Ability to maintain a laboratory record containing clear well-organized summaries of experiments and results.

Required

Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships

Required

Skill in communicating problems and information in a timely and critical manner.

Required

Ability to conduct independent work once comfortable

Required

Ability to teach others in lab, particularly undergraduate research assistants

Required

Excellent organizational skills

Required

Ability to work independently, supervise others, and follow through with tasks.

Required

Personable and professional, especially when interacting with participants

Required

Arrive early to prepare for study sessions with participants

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Clery Act: The position is a designated CSA (Campus Security Authority) under Clery Act requirements.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

Bending/Stooping

X

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 1: Position in which required tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, potential spills, and splashes. Use of appropriate measures is required for every employee in this position.