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

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks a Lab Assistant II to support experiments, tissue preparation, and ex vivo laryngeal studies, while operating and maintaining laboratory equipment.

The role requires maintaining supplies, safety records, and research documentation, plus data processing and other lab support duties. This is a limited, part-time appointment with potential to convert to career.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2 years lab experience or 2 years college with science courses and 1 year lab experience
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• Skill to maintain accurate scientific records
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory experiments and procedures under supervision
• Prepare research subjects/specimens, tissue preparation and dissection
• Conduct ex vivo laryngeal studies and operate routine lab equipment
• Maintain laboratory supplies and safe work areas
• Keep safety records and research documentation
• Process and organize experimental data
• Perform other laboratory support duties as assigned

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Anatomy & physiology

Record keeping

Communication

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED + 2 years lab experience OR 2 years college with science courses + 1 year lab experience

Job description

Description

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.

Qualifications

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.
• Strong communication skills.
• Perform
  multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize responsibilities