Lab Assistant II (Orthopedic Surgery)

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

Job summary

A leading organization in the Orthopedic Surgery Department is seeking a full-time Lab Assistant II for the Soragni Laboratory. The role encompasses developing organoid cultures, processing specimens, and conducting cell culture techniques in a collaborative lab environment. Candidates are expected to have a Bachelor's degree in biology, along with laboratory experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with tumor organoids preferred.
• Skill in writing concise lab notes and protocols required.

Responsibilities

• Developing, growing, and screening organoid cultures.
• Processing specimens for cell culture.
• Performing 2D/3D cell culture and developing assays.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Mammalian tissue culture

Data entry

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Job description

Description

The Orthopedic Surgery Department is seeking to hire a full-time Lab Assistant II to join the Soragni Laboratory. 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.