Lab Assistant II - Pediatrics

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a prestigious laboratory focused on groundbreaking research in Pediatric Gastroenterology. As a Laboratory Assistant II, you will collaborate closely with experienced professionals to conduct vital experiments on the gastric pathogen Helicobacter pylori. This part-time position offers a unique chance to enhance your laboratory skills while contributing to significant medical research. You will be responsible for preparing solutions, maintaining cultures, and collecting data, all within a supportive and innovative environment. If you're passionate about science and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Computer literate with proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Experience in sterile techniques and handling small animals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare solutions, maintain cultures, and perform experiments.
• Collect and catalog data while ensuring laboratory safety.

Skills

Excel

Word

Basic Chemistry Calculations

Laboratory Safety Knowledge

Small Animal Handling

Confocal Microscopy

Data Processing

Statistical Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

Description

Laboratory Assistant II Position is available in the Laboratory of Membrane Biology on the VA GLAHS campus, funded through UCLA Department of Pediatrics. Work closely with an MD in Pediatric Gastroenterology and a PhD Senior Research Physiologist to perform experiments involving the gastric pathogen Helicobacter pylori. Job duties include preparing solutions, cleaning glassware, ordering supplies, maintaining bacterial and cell cultures, working with small animal model systems and human tissue samples, performing experiments, and collecting/cataloging data.

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