Research Assistant - Neurosurgery

Qualifications

Required:

Ability to manage a multi-functional staff of diverse operational services.

Ability to train personnel to support day-to-day laboratory function

Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with staff, faculty, administration, campus entities, and external sources.

Skill in planning, directing, controlling and evaluating long-term goals.

Ability to creatively recommend and implement solutions

Ability to develop and suggest solutions to material or processes in laboratory to be cost efficient and to further laboratory goals.

Ability to proofread for accuracy, correct grammar, punctuation spelling, and syntax.

Ability to work with a variety of individuals from the University and from outside institutions.

Ability to work with frequent interruptions.

Ability to maintain a well-stocked laboratory.

Knowledge of computer software and hardware problem solving solutions.

Knowledge of basic laboratory safety and regulations

Ability to complete, submit, and obtain approval for animal protocols and human IRB protocols.

Previous experience in or ability to learn imaging techniques (Ultrasound Doppler).

Ability to train new personnel on techniques learned.

Maintain accurate records of experiments and results both in writing and computerized database.

Ability to order supplies, track expenditures for supplies, lab maintenance, telephones, and other recurring expenses; responsible for general maintenance upkeep of laboratory equipment; train new personnel in the use of laboratory equipment; ensure laboratory is in compliance with various safety requirements, supervision of student lab helpers.

Ability to work independently on assigned tasks with great organizational skills

Preferred

Ability to organize assignments, set priorities, meet deadlines, and complete assignments with minimal supervision.

Interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff, faculty and administrators. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and competing priorities. General knowledge of UCLA policies and procedures.

Ability to train others on a variety of processes and projects in a clear and concise manner.

Ability to work some nights and weekends