Neuroscience Laboratory Assistant - 136260

UC San Diego

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 30,348 - 35,679

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading research university in California is seeking a Neuroscience Laboratory Assistant to join their Pathology Department. This role involves assisting in laboratory duties, including biochemical techniques and general lab maintenance, contributing to research on neurodegeneration. Ideal candidates should have laboratory experience or relevant coursework in neuroscience. A competitive pay scale and full-time hours are offered, with an emphasis on equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

High school graduation or GED and one year of lab experience or two years of college including neuroscience courses.
Knowledge of general biochemical techniques.
Ability to keep organized lab records and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

Assist in performing basic laboratory duties such as making solutions and cloning.
Provide general laboratory maintenance and oversee lab safety training.
Perform basic molecular biology techniques related to neurodegeneration studies.

Skills

General biochemical techniques

Laboratory maintenance

Interaction skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

Graduation from high school or equivalent

Courses in neuroscience or biological sciences

Tools

PCR

Western blotting

Excel

Access

Word

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Payroll Title

LAB AST 2

Department

PATHOLOGY

Hiring Pay Scale

$22.03 - $24.26 / Hour

Worksite

La Jolla

Appointment Type

Career

Appointment Percent

100%

Union

TX Contract

Total Openings

1

Work Schedule

Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday-Friday

#136260 Neuroscience Laboratory Assistant

Filing Deadline: Thu 8/28/2025

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UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 08/18/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 08/28/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Description

The Department of Pathology at UC San Diego aims to achieve the highest standards in patient care, research and education. The Department provides diagnostic pathology services in a wide variety of subspecialties with highly trained subspecialists who are recognized for their expertise. The Department’s research programs are diverse and interface with a wealth of basic and translational research programs that are a hallmark of UC San Diego.

Under supervision, the position will assist in performing basic laboratory duties such as making solutions, western blots, genotyping mice, and cloning. Assist in the breeding management of mice. Provide general laboratory maintenance, order lab supplies, and oversee general lab safety training of employees and waste disposal. Incumbent will assist with performing basic molecular biology and biochemical techniques to aid in the study of neurodegeneration and disease studies, including neuron cultures, DNA cloning, preparing viral vectors, PCR, and westerns, cell culture reagents, cultures primary cell lines, aliquots antibodies and recombinant proteins. Performs other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and one year of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses inneuroscience or biological sciences; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skill and knowledge of general biochemical techniques.
Knowledge of general laboratory maintenance.
Proven ability to interact with a wide range of individuals and situations.
Ability to complete projects in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate effectively over the telephone with clientele exercising diplomacy.
Ability in keeping organized, accurate lab records and computer files.

Preferred Qualifications

Skills and knowledge of computer operations and programs to include data base, Access, Excel and Word.
Experience with western blotting.
Experience with PCR.
College degree in neuroscience or biological sciences.
Experience working with rodents.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $45,999 - $54,079 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $22.03 - $25.90

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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