Neuroscience Lab Assistant II: Imaging & Analysis

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Diego is seeking a Lab Assistant II in a neuroscience lab focused on modeling human brain aging and neurodegenerative diseases. You will assist with experiments, prepare reagents, and maintain records to support cutting-edge research.

The role involves confocal imaging, data analysis, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to drive project goals and discoveries in neurodegenerative disease modeling and therapeutic discovery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2 years lab experience or 2 years of college with science courses.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of human neural cell culture models.
• Ability to follow research protocols and instructions closely.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and adapt to non-standard procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory experiments and maintain reagents, media and supplies.
• Organize samples, aliquot materials and maintain accurate laboratory records.
• Conduct confocal microscopy imaging and live-cell assays.
• Generate and analyze metabolic datasets to elucidate neuronal degeneration phenotypes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to align experiments with project goals.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Confocal imaging

Data analysis

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Molecular biology techniques

Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college in sciences

Tools

Word

Prism

Microscopy software

Excel

Job description

University of California, San Diego is seeking a Lab Assistant II in a neuroscience lab focused on modeling human brain aging and neurodegenerative diseases. You will assist with experiments, prepare reagents, and maintain records to support cutting-edge research.

The role involves confocal imaging, data analysis, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to drive project goals and discoveries in neurodegenerative disease modeling and therapeutic discovery.