Laboratory Assistant III - Neurosurgery

National Medical Association; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Laboratory Assistant III to perform technical and supervisory duties in a laboratory setting. Responsibilities include supervising lab personnel, coordinating experiments, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in laboratory techniques and organizational skills, along with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Qualifications

• Three years of laboratory experience or two years of college with lab experience.
• Ability to learn small-animal surgery and laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities

• Supervise purchasing, distribution, and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Assist in conducting animal experiments and follow lab safety practices.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Laboratory Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Biological Sciences Courses

Job description

Description

Under general supervision, the Laboratory Assistant III will perform technical and supervisory duties in the laboratory. You will supervise purchasing, distribution, and maintenance of lab equipment used by all lab personnel. You will also supervise lower level Lab Assistants and students in the laboratory, coordinate the physical preparation of experiments, and supervise the preparation and distribution of buffer media, chemical solutions, and other materials for experiments. The Laboratory Assistant III will assist in conducting animal experiments in traumatic brain injury, including rodent surgical techniques, behavioral testing, immunohistochemistry, PCR, tissue preservation, slicing, processing, microscopy, and behavioral analysis. The incumbent must follow all laboratory safety practices.

Salary Range: $25.39 - $30.22/Hourly

Qualifications

All required:

• High School Diploma or GED and three years of laboratory experience; or two years of college including courses in biological sciences with two years of lab experience or an equivalent combination of education.
• Knowledge and abilities essential for successful performance of duties.
• Previous experience in or ability to learn small-animal surgery and laboratory techniques.
• Ability and willingness to learn new techniques as needed for ongoing and developing projects.
• Ability to complete, submit, and obtain approval for animal protocols.
• Ability to order supplies, track expenditures, maintain laboratory equipment, and ensure safety compliance. Responsible for general maintenance and training new personnel.
• Maintain accurate records of experiments and results in writing and in computerized databases.
• Ability to work independently with strong organizational skills.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff, faculty, and administrators. Ability to handle interruptions and competing priorities. Knowledge of UCLA policies and procedures.