Lab Assistant II - Pediatrics

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Lab Assistant II to support cutting-edge research in a dynamic laboratory environment. This part-time role offers the chance to gain hands-on experience in specialized techniques such as immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry while contributing to vital research projects. Ideal candidates will have a background in laboratory rodent handling and basic research skills, including proficiency in Excel and Word. Join a team committed to scientific excellence and make a meaningful impact in the field of health sciences.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory rodent handling and basic lab techniques.
• Ability to perform sterile techniques and manage embryonic stem cells.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping duties and maintain research colony.
• Involved in immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry staining.

Skills

Excel

Word

Basic chemistry calculations

English language proficiency

Laboratory notebook maintenance

Laboratory safety knowledge

Small animal handling

Sterile techniques

Confocal microscopy

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Job description

Description

Under general supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Lab Assistant II will perform housekeeping duties in the laboratory (maintenance of the research colony, cleaning and disinfecting lab equipment), immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry staining, and will be involved in primary research project completion including several specialized methods in rat handling/medication administration/aseptic surgery. The Lab Assistant II training will be provided in specific techniques, experience is laboratory rodent is required, some basic research laboratory experience (pipetting, making solutions, etc.) and scientific coursework (chemistry and biology) preferred.

Please note, this is a part-time, 18-month limited position that may convert to career.

Salary Range: $22.02 - $25.90 Hourly

Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to use excel and word. Must be computer literate


• Ability to perform basic chemistry calculations (molarity, dilutions)


• Ability to speak, understand, and write English


• Ability to maintain a legible laboratory notebook


• Knowledge of basic laboratory safety and regulations.


• Ability to handle small animals.


• Must be eligible to work in California (compensation is through UCLA)


• Experience in sterile techniques.


• Experience with confocal microscopy


• Trained managing and passaging embryonic stem cells


• Experience resecting intestinal muscularis from neonatal mice.


• Computational experience processing large data sets and perform statistical analysis.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree with science background