Lab Assistant

University of California-Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 35,473 - 41,562; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Lab Assistant to support innovative biomedical research within the Pellecchia Lab. This role involves assisting with cell culture, experimental assays, and ensuring efficient lab operations. The ideal candidate will contribute to scientific discovery in a dynamic team setting. The position offers a salary range of $25.75 - $30.17 per hour, with an expected pay scale around $29.19 per hour, and is a career appointment ending on June 30, 2026, depending on funding.

Qualifications

• Experience with laboratory protocols and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support innovative biomedical research activities.
• Assist with execution of established protocols.
• Collect and document data for experiments.

Skills

Cell culture

Experimental assays

Data documentation

Job description

The Lab Assistant plays an important role in supporting innovative biomedical research within the Pellecchia Lab at the UCR School of Medicine. Under general supervision, the incumbent contributes to a range of laboratory activities, including cell culture, experimental assays, and the preparation and maintenance of lab materials and equipment.

This position supports cutting‑edge research by assisting with the execution of established protocols, collecting and documenting data, and helping to ensure the lab operates efficiently and safely. Working closely with research staff, graduate students, and project scientists, the Lab Assistant contributes to advancing scientific discovery in a collaborative and dynamic research environment.

The full salary range for this position will be $25.75 - $30.17 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $29.19 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure, and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Please note: this is a career appointment with an end date of June 30, 2026. Extension is contingent upon funding.