Lab Assistant II (Orthopedic Surgery)

Asct; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a full-time Lab Assistant II for its Orthopaedic Surgery Department. The role involves developing organoid cultures, processing specimens, performing cell culture, and maintaining lab inventory. Candidates should ideally hold a Bachelor's degree in biology and have laboratory experience.

Qualifications

• Previous laboratory experience required.
• Knowledge of mammalian tissue culture is important.
• Ability to write concise lab notes and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Developing, growing, and screening organoid cultures.
• Processing specimens for cell culture.
• Maintaining lab database and inventory.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Description

Our Orthopaedic Surgery Department is seeking to hire a full-time Lab Assistant II to join the Soragni Lab.Primary duties include:

• Developing, growing, and screening organoid cultures
• Processing specimens for cell culture
• Performing 2D/3D cell culture
• Developing assays
• Performing immunohistochemistry and other basic cancer cell biology techniques
• Maintaining lab database
• Maintaining department lab and inventory

Salary range: $22.02/hr - $25.90/hr

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in biology or other related field (preferred)

Previous laboratory experience

Previous experience working with tumor organoids

Skill in writing concise lab notes and protocols

Knowledge of mammalian tissue culture

Ability to perform data entry

Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with faculty, staff, and students

Ability to walk distances up to 1/3 mile.

Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.