Laboratory Assistant III

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine is seeking a Laboratory Assistant III to perform technical and supervisory duties in a genomics lab. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, managing samples, and supervising junior staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field and at least one year of lab experience.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Sick and vacation leave

Retirement plans

Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of laboratory experience required.
• Experience with animal dissection preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical and supervisory duties in a genomics laboratory.
• Maintain inventory and manage samples using a laboratory information system.
• Supervise junior staff in inventory management.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Basic or advanced computer skills

Microtechnique procedures including staining knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field

Job description

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Who We Are
Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, research, innovation, and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It is located in one of the world’s safest and most vibrant communities, contributing significantly to the local and state economy.

To learn more, visit www.uci.edu.

The UCI School of Medicine Department of Biological Chemistry, established in 1968, is renowned for pioneering research into the fundamental building blocks of life, fostering advancements in medicine and a collaborative scientific environment.

Your Role on the Team
Under general supervision, incumbents perform technical and supervisory duties in a genomics laboratory, including maintaining inventory, purchasing, receiving, storing, and distributing lab supplies, equipment maintenance, and managing samples and scheduling testing using a laboratory information system. They supervise junior staff in inventory management.

Technical tasks at this level include nucleic acid purification, DNA/RNA quality testing, fragmentation, gel electrophoresis, PCR analysis, and preparing samples for sequencing. The incumbent should also be capable of training and supervising undergraduate helpers in these tasks.

Required
What It Takes to be Successful

• Perform microtechnique procedures including staining knowledge
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English
• Basic or advanced computer skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field
• Minimum of 1 year of laboratory experience

Preferred

• Experience with animal dissection

Total Compensation
Includes salary and benefits such as medical insurance, sick and vacation leave, retirement plans, and discounts. Details available on UCI’s website.

Conditions Of Employment
Applicants must comply with background checks, legal work authorization, vaccination policies, and other conditions outlined by UCI. Details at UCI Conditions of Employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement
UCI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity and inclusion. For policies, visit UCOP Policies. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Work Authorization
Must provide proof of work authorization.