Lab Technician

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health's Department of Neurobiology is seeking a motivated Lab Technician to support neuroscience research into decision-making and brain function. You will assist with neurogenomics using animal models and postmortem human and comparative tissue samples, including brain tissue collection and analysis with IHC, ISH, and immunoblotting.

Responsibilities include nuclei isolation and single-cell genomics library preparation, maintaining animal colonies

Qualifications

• Broad theoretical and practical knowledge of standard chemical methods.
• Technical expertise in neuroanatomy, biochemistry and genomics.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience or training.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with brain tissue collection, sectioning, and analysis using IHC, ISH, and immunoblotting.
• Perform nuclei isolation and single-cell genomics library preparation.
• Maintain animal colonies, including tracking, breeding, and colony management.
• Track research data and specimens, manage databases, and prepare chemical solutions and reagents.

Skills

Chemical methods

Neuroanatomy

Biochemistry

Genomics

Lab techniques

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Description

The Department of Neurobiology is seeking a motivated Lab Technicianto support innovative neuroscience research investigating the neural mechanisms underlying decision-making and brain function. The successful candidate will assist with neurogenomics research using animal models and postmortem human and comparative tissue samples, including brain tissue collection, sectioning, and analysis using techniques such as immunohistochemistry (IHC), in situ hybridization (ISH), and immunoblotting. Responsibilities will also include nuclei isolation and single-cell genomics library preparation, animal colony maintenance (including tracking, breeding, and colony management), research data and specimen tracking, database management, and preparation of chemical solutions and reagents to support laboratory experiments.

Qualifications

Required:

• Broad theoretical and practical knowledge of standard chemical methods.
• Technical expertise and working knowledge of neuroanatomy, biochemistry and genomics.
• Basic functional understanding of the research concerns related to gene expression in the brain.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience or training.
• Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.