Lab Assistant 1

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

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside is seeking a reliable Lab Assistant 1 to support research projects in the College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences. Responsibilities include preparing media, maintaining a clean lab environment, and assisting in mouse genotyping. This part-time position offers an hourly range of $25.75 to $30.17.

Applicants must have work authorization and a high school diploma. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic research lab focused on Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia.

Qualifications

• Must have work authorization to accept a UCR staff position.
• Experience in a laboratory setting is preferred.
• Ability to follow established protocols accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare media, reagents, and solutions from established formulas.
• Set up laboratory apparatus and maintain lab organization.
• Assist in mouse genotyping and compliance with lab protocols.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Attention to detail

Ability to follow protocols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory apparatus

Job description

Priority Application Deadline: 06/12/2026

Overview

Job ID 37430111

Category Science and Research

Organization College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences

Department Molecular Cell & Systems Bio Dept

Location Main Campus - UCR

Salary $53,766 - $62,995

Date Posted May 29, 2026

Application Deadline June 12, 2026

Schedule 8AM - 5PM

Full/Part Time Part time

Level of Supervision Supervision

Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff

Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No • UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

We are looking for a reliable Lab Assistant 1 to support ongoing projects in Dr. Ting Zhao and Dr. Yan Hong's joint lab. The lab uses mouse models and human induced pluripotent stem cell models to study Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia. Primary responsibilities include preparing standardized media, reagents, and solutions from established formulas; setting up simple laboratory apparatus; and assisting supervisors in maintaining a clean, organized laboratory environment, washing glassware and autoclaving, and picking up lab packages. Additionally, the position includes hands‑on lab work, such as assisting the supervisor in mouse genotyping by following established protocols.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position; UCR is 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, which may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The full salary range for the Lab Assistant 1 is $25.75 – $30.17 per hour. The expected pay scale for this position is $25.75 – $26.79 per hour, based on education, licensure, certifications, experience, and other business needs. This recruitment is for a part‑time limited position at 37.5% time, or 15 hours per week, not intended to convert to a career appointment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare standardized media, reagents, and solutions from established formulas.
• Set up simple laboratory apparatus.
• Assist supervisors in maintaining a clean, organized laboratory environment, including washing glassware, autoclaving, and picking up lab packages.
• Assist in mouse genotyping by following established protocols.