Laboratory Assistant III - Neurosurgery

Davita Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Laboratory Assistant III in Los Angeles. The role involves supervising laboratory operations, conducting animal experiments, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have relevant laboratory experience, with a background in biological sciences preferred. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and the opportunity to work in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• Graduated from high school or GED with three years lab experience.
• Knowledge of small-animal surgery and laboratory techniques.
• Ability to supervise staff and maintain lab compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lab personnel and manage lab equipment.
• Conduct animal experiments and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure lab safety and train new personnel.

Skills

Lab maintenance

Surgical techniques

Behavioral testing

Microscopy

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college in biological sciences

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. The Laboratory Assistant III 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. You will assist in conducting animal experiments in traumatic brain injury. Duties include rodent surgical techniques, rodent behavioral testing, immunohistochemistry, PCR, tissue preservation, tissue slicing and processing, microscopy, and behavioral analysis. You must follow all laboratory safety practices.

Salary Range: $25.39 - $30.22/Hourly

Qualifications

All Required:

• Must have Graduated from high school or a GE diploma and three years of laboratory experience, or two years of college including courses in the biological sciences with 2 years of lab experience or equivalent combination of education.
• Must have knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Previous experience 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 for supplies, lab maintenance, and other recurring expenses.
• Responsible for general maintenance upkeep of laboratory equipment, training new personnel in the use of laboratory equipment, ensuring laboratory is in compliance with various safety requirements, and supervising student lab helpers.
• Maintain accurate records of experiments and results both in writing and computerized database.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks with great organizational skills.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff, faculty, and administrators.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and competing priorities.
• General knowledge of UCLA policies and procedures.