Lab Assistant (37.5% part-time)

Lensa; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent health organization in Los Angeles seeks a part-time Lab Assistant to support vital research involving mouse models. Responsibilities include maintaining breeding records, genotyping, and essential lab support tasks. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a background in laboratory work, with a focus on animal handling and biochemical techniques.

Qualifications

• Experience in mouse handling, tissue collection, ELISA, and western blotting.
• Knowledge of chemistry and reagent preparation is essential.
• Must be proficient in high-quality western blots and SDS-polyacrylamide gels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and breed research mice, including management of mouse strains.
• Order supplies and prepare reagents for research activities.
• Assist with protocol submissions and present weekly updates.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Basic laboratory equipment

Animal handling

Education

BS/BA in Molecular Biology or related field

Tools

PCR machines

Spectrophotometer

Job description

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Description

The Department of Medicine is seeking to hire an organized Lab Assistant to support research involving mouse models. Responsibilities include maintaining and breeding research mice, genotyping using PCR, and managing accurate records of mouse strains and breeding activities. Experience in mouse handling, tissue collection, ELISA, western blotting, and immunohistochemistry is highly desirable. The role also includes lab support duties such as ordering supplies, preparing reagents, and ensuring proper waste disposal. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to present weekly updates and assist with protocol submissions and animal transfers.

Note: This is a 37.5% part-time, limited role which may convert to career

Hourly range: $19.90-$23.04Qualifications

Required

• Good work ethics, strong communication skills, honest, and ability to work well with minimum supervision or as a part of a group.
• Experience using basic laboratory equipment (centrifuges, spectrophotometer, PCR machines, pH meter, balances, gel documentation) and familiar with both PC and MAC operation systems and software programs (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• General knowledge of chemistry and meticulous preparation of reagents.
• Experience handling animals.
• Needs to be knowledgeable about cell culture, cell transfections, antibody preparation
• Must be proficient in performing high-quality western blots and SDS-polyacrylamide gels
  
  

Preferred

• BS/BA in Molecular Biology or related field or equivalent experience
• Understanding of University procedures and policies for working with biohazard, radioactive and hazardous chemicals, and their disposal.
  
  

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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