Lab Assistant II - 136592

UC San Diego Health

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 30,348 - 34,908

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in California is seeking a Lab Assistant II to assist in research related to brain and addiction studies. Responsibilities include recruiting participants, scheduling appointments, and data collection. The ideal candidate has a strong background in laboratory work and excellent organizational skills. The position offers a full-time schedule with competitive pay ranging from $22.03 to $25.34 per hour.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or GED with two years of laboratory experience or college courses in Psychology.
Experience in a research setting.
Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.

Responsibilities

Assist with recruitment and screening of research participants.
Administer behavioral questionnaires for observational studies.
Maintain equipment and supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Effective interpersonal communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Graduation from high school or GED

Two years of laboratory experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Adobe PDF

Job description

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Payroll Title
LAB AST 2
Department
PSYCHIATRY/Substance Abuse
Hiring Pay Scale
$22.03 - $25.34 / Hour
Worksite
Campus
Appointment Type
Career
Appointment Percent
100%
Union
TX Contract
Total Openings
1
Work Schedule
Days, 8 hrs/day, Variable
#136592 Lab Assistant II

Filing Deadline
Wed 9/24/2025

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UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 9/15/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 9/24/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Description

UCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments of psychiatry in the country with cutting-edge research and state-of-the-art clinical services. The department is committed to offering challenging career opportunities with potential for growth and a dynamic learning environment to its talented and dedicated employees.

Under supervision, the incumbent will assist the PI on studies investigating brain, addiction, and development within the Department of Psychiatry. Primary responsibilities include assisting with recruitment and screening of research participants; scheduling research participant appointments, administering behavioral questionnaires for observational study, assisting with virtual reality paradigm research data collection, assisting with scan operation procedures, organization of study files, and monitoring of medication adherence and side effects over 30-day period. General lab assistance duties may include maintaining equipment and supplies, and preparing data collection forms and various correspondence. Assist with other project and miscellaneous duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and two years of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in Psychology or related field and one year of laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous lab experience in a research setting.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to maintain and protect confidentiality of participant information with working knowledge of mandated reporting procedures.
Ability to prioritize workload and work independently and seek guidance or information when appropriate.
Strong basic computer skills such as word processing and data entry, as well as experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Adobe PDF.
Proven effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills in English.
Experience assisting with administering neurocognitive and behavioral assessments.
Experience assisting with administering clinical interview and substance use assessments.
Experience setting up and administering surveys on REDCap.
Experience working with clinical populations, including substance use disorder.
Experience administering detailed clinical interviews.
Able to complete and maintain UCSD CFMRI operator and safety training and annual certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in a clinical research setting.
Experience collecting, handling, and shipping biological specimens.
Experience collecting, coding, and scoring data using computerized measures according to study protocol.
Experience assisting with administering psychological paradigms in virtual reality (including using the unity platform and the HTC Vive ProEye headset).
Experience monitoring participants' medication adherence and side effects over a 30-day period.

Special Conditions

Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
Must have access to reliable transportation.
Must be able to work a variable hour schedule.

Pay Transparency

Annual Full Pay Range: $45,999 - $54,079 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $22.03 - $25.90

The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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