Neuropharmacology Lab Research Assistant

Veterans in Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health's Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior in Los Angeles is hiring a full-time Research Assistant to join the Cahill Laboratory, focusing on the neurobiology of pain, addiction, and related behaviors. You will support a variety of lab and animal studies to advance brain research.

Key duties include maintaining lab spaces and inventories, assisting with rodent behavioral studies, handling animals, assisting with survival surgeries under supervision, and helping ensure EH&S

Qualifications

• Interest in neuroscience research and lab work.
• Ability to follow directions and work under supervision.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Willingness to maintain clean and compliant lab spaces.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily lab operations and inventories.
• Assist with rodent behavioral studies and data collection.
• Support rodent handling and survival surgical procedures under supervision.
• Keep vivarium records and research supplies organized.
• Assist with EH&S inspections and lab compliance.
• Attend lab meetings and support data analysis.

Skills

Lab safety

Data collection

Animal handling

Record keeping

Safety compliance

Job description

UCLA Health's Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior in Los Angeles is hiring a full-time Research Assistant to join the Cahill Laboratory, focusing on the neurobiology of pain, addiction, and related behaviors. You will support a variety of lab and animal studies to advance brain research.

Key duties include maintaining lab spaces and inventories, assisting with rodent behavioral studies, handling animals, assisting with survival surgeries under supervision, and helping ensure EH&S