Neuroscience Lab Assistant I — Research Aide

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health Sciences’ Lab Assistant I in Neurosciences (La Jolla) performs operational tasks under the PI, handling mouse models, histology, and cell biology experiments. You will assist with maintenance, dissections, and data collection for potential publications, while learning new techniques and following established protocols.

Applicants should have at least a college degree or GED with lab experience, with willingness to learn CRISPR and fluorescence microscopy, aseptic culture, and

Qualifications

• Graduation with lab experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to learn CRISPR and fluorescence microscopy under supervision.
• Ability to perform aseptic techniques and tissue culture.
• Familiarity with common lab equipment and basic molecular biology.
• Commitment to chemical safety and accurate data recording.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to document work clearly.
• Proficient with MS Office and lab inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational lab tasks under PI supervision in neuroscience research.
• Maintain mouse lines, perform dissections, and assist with histology and cell biology experiments.
• Record observations; contribute to data analysis and potential publications.
• Troubleshoot experiments and update protocols as needed; assist in meetings.

Skills

Lab experience

CRISPR

Fluorescence microscopy

Aseptic culture

Molecular biology

Chemical safety

Scientific communication

Record keeping

Microsoft Office

Inventory & lab management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or GED with lab exposure

Two years of college with science courses

Master's degree (preferred)

Wet lab experience (2 yrs)

Cell culture proficiency

Rodent husbandry & colony maintenance

Job description

UC San Diego Health Sciences’ Lab Assistant I in Neurosciences (La Jolla) performs operational tasks under the PI, handling mouse models, histology, and cell biology experiments. You will assist with maintenance, dissections, and data collection for potential publications, while learning new techniques and following established protocols.

Applicants should have at least a college degree or GED with lab experience, with willingness to learn CRISPR and fluorescence microscopy, aseptic culture, and