Laboratory Assistant I – Human Genetics

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I in Los Angeles to support a spatial genomics project. You will work on a Nikon TI2 microscope, using a LabVIEW interface, following a training period.

After training, you will prepare the imaging system, configure software for experiments, and perform quality control on imaging runs. You will also handle file transfers and data storage while maintaining the microscope system with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Training period required before independently operating imaging system.
• Independently prepare microscope and configure software per experimental design.
• Quality control of imaging data and monitor imaging runs.
• Handle imaging file transfer, storage management, and routine software maintenance.
• Limited appointment that may convert to career.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Staff Research Associate on Spatial Genomics project.
• Operate and maintain Nikon TI2 fluorescence microscope and LabVIEW interface.
• Manage imaging data transfer and storage with attention to data integrity.
• Work with minimal supervision after training period.

Skills

Fluorescence microscopy operation

LabVIEW

Spatial genomics

Attention to detail

Tools

Nikon TI2 microscope

LabVIEW

Job description

Laboratory Assistant I – Human Genetics

Work Location Los Angeles,CA Job #31562 Work Hours Tuesday – Friday, 9:00am to 1:00pm Employment Type 4 – Staff- Limited

Duration One year (12 months) Salary Range $25.75-30.17 Hourly Posted Date June 23, 2026 Bargaining Unit UPTE – TX

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Description The Laboratory Assistant I is expected to work in collaboration with a Staff Research Associate on a Spatial genomic project, following a training period. The Lab Assistant will learn the operation of a custom fluorescence microscope system based on Nikon TI2 and controlled by a LabView interface. Upon completion of the training, they are expected to independently prepare the microscopic system and configure the software depending on the specific experimental design, quality control the imaging quality, and monitor the imaging run status. They will also handle the imaging file transfer, storage management, and routine software maintenance on the computer that controls the microscopic system. In addition, the Lab Assistant is expected to work with minimal direct supervision following a training period. An ability to perform multiple, detail-oriented tasks accurately, reproducibly, and efficiently is required. This is a limited appointment that may convert to career.