Laboratory Assistant - Head & Neck Surgery (part-time, limited)

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 78,996,000 - 94,930,000; Part time

Job summary

UCLA Health seeks a Lab Assistant II for a limited, part-time role in Los Angeles. Under supervision, you will assist with experiments, tissue prep, dissection, and ex vivo studies, while operating and maintaining lab equipment.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety records, organizing data, and supporting research documentation. Hourly salary is set within a defined range; position may convert to career.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED with lab exposure.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Skill to maintain accurate scientific records.
• Must multitask and prioritize responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lab experiments and procedures, including preparation of subjects/specimens, tissue prep and dissection, ex vivo laryngeal studies, and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain laboratory supplies, work areas and safety records; organize data and documentation; perform other lab support duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Scientific record keeping

multitasking & prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college with science courses OR two years lab experience

Job description

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Work Schedule

Posted Date

10/05/2026

Salary Range: $27.54 - 33.13 Hourly

Employment Type

4 - Staff: Limited

Duration

8 months

Job #

33063

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, Lab Assistant II will assist with laboratory experiments and procedures, including preparation of research subjects/specimens, tissue preparation and dissection, ex vivo laryngeal studies, and the operation and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment. Lab Assistant II will also assist with maintaining laboratory supplies, work areas, safety records and research documentation; process and organize experimental data; and perform other laboratory support duties as assigned.

Hourly salary range: $27.54 - $33.13

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

Job Qualifications

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Required:

• Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and two years of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences and one year of laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of Anatomy and physiology
• Skill to maintain accurate scientific records.
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize responsibilities

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.