Lab Assistant II (Limited Appointment)

UCLA Outpatient Clinics; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

UCLA Outpatient Clinics in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant II to support research in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. The role involves assisting with human and animal tissue research, immunostaining, microscopy, and image analysis to advance understanding of musculoskeletal conditions.

The position supports stem cell studies and regeneration work, maintains tissue cultures, and handles reagents and buffers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with human muscle and small animal tissue research, including tissue collection, cryopreservation, processing, and histological analyses
• Perform immunostaining procedures, microscopy, image acquisition, and quantitative image analysis
• Support studies related to stem cells and musculoskeletal regeneration
• Maintain mammalian tissue and cell cultures and prepare laboratory reagents, chemical solutions, and buffers
• Organize and maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, records, and inventory
• Coordinate and maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, records, and inventory
• Coordinate laboratory maintenance activities, equipment servicing, procurement, and installation
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety regulations and proper handling and disposal of biological and chemical materials
• Assist with research data organization, quality control, analysis, and record management
• Support preparation of research reports, scientific presentations, manuscripts, and grant-related materials

Job description

Description The Department of Orthopedic Surgery is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant II to support research in our laboratory. The laboratory focuses on skeletal muscle dysfunction, musculoskeletal regeneration, fibrosis, cerebral palsy, and related neuromuscular disorders. Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with human muscle and small animal tissue research, including tissue collection, cryopreservation, processing, and histological analyses


• Perform immunostaining procedures, microscopy, image acquisition, and quantitative image analysis


• Support studies related to stem cells and musculoskeletal regeneration


• Maintain mammalian tissue and cell cultures and prepare laboratory reagents, chemical solutions, and buffers


• Organize and maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, records, and inventory


• Coordinate and maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, records, and inventory


• Coordinate laboratory maintenance activities, equipment servicing, procurement, and installation


• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety regulations and proper handling and disposal of biological and chemical materials


• Assist with research data organization, quality control, analysis, and record management


• Support preparation of research reports, scientific presentations, manuscripts, and grant-related materials

Please note: this is a limited position that may convert to career

Salary range: $27.54/hr - $33.13/hr