Laboratory Assistant 1 - Surgery (Limited)

UCLA Outpatient Clinics; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

UCLA Outpatient Clinics is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant 1 for a Cardiac Surgery research lab. You will support non-invasive sensor development, data analysis, and routine lab work under mentorship, helping ensure accuracy in experiments and patient testing.

The role includes lab material prep, inventory control, and ordering supplies in compliance with safety regulations. Potential conversion to career may be considered.

Qualifications

• Part-time Laboratory Assistant 1 in a Cardiac Surgery research setting.
• Experience with data analysis and basic lab procedures preferred.
• Familiarity with inventory and supply ordering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory procedures and data analysis for sensor development.
• Assist in design and characterization of non-invasive physiologic sensors.
• Support lab manager with inventory control and ordering of supplies.
• Prepare laboratory materials and reagents following safety rules.

Skills

Data analysis

Laboratory procedures

Inventory control

Ordering supplies

Job description

Description

Perform duties of a part-time Laboratory Assistant 1 in a cutting-edge Cardiac Surgery research laboratory focusing on developing treatments for acquired cardiac diseases in adults. Under the mentorship of Dr. Peyman Benharash, you will contribute to ongoing research into the design and performance of non-invasive physiologic sensors to aid patient recovery and improve surgical outcomes.

Specific tasks of the Laboratory Assistant will be to complete a variety of routine and basic laboratory procedures including, but not limited to, data analysis and the design and characterization of non-invasive physiologic sensor for use in experiments and patient testing. Laboratory support duties include helping lab manager with inventory control, ordering of supplies and preparation of laboratory materials and reagents in line with all safety and regulatory requirements as needs dictate. Other duties as assigned.

This is a part-time, limited position that may convert to career.

Hourly Salary Range: $27.04 - $32.31. Please note that the department's target hourly rate is $27.04.