Stem Cell Lab Assistant II: Neural Progenitor Research

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Wells Lab Assistant II in Los Angeles to support stem cell models studying gene-environment interactions in neural development. The role requires independent work after training and precise, reproducible execution of lab tasks.

Responsibilities include cell culture, quality control, and collaboration with the Wells Lab team. Prior experience with stem cell derivatives and mycoplasma testing is preferred, with occasional weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic laboratory safety and protocol.
• Experience with basic laboratory equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work in a team environment.
• Previous laboratory experience in a lab setting.
• Knowledge of lab safety including handling biohazardous/chemical waste.
• Ability to prioritize assignments to complete work on time.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and switch between duties.
• Independent work capability with training.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends.
• Hands-on experience with stem cell neural progenitor/neuronal induction.
• Maintaining/expanding/freezing human stem cell cultures and neural derivatives.
• Testing human cell cultures for mycoplasma contamination.
• Ability to work with multiple cell lines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and as part of the Wells Lab team with minimal supervision.
• Follow training period and maintain reproducibility across tasks.
• Perform multiple detail-oriented duties related to cell culture and analysis.

Skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Laboratory safety

Cell culture

Genomics library prep

Independent work

Weekend availability

Mycoplasma testing

Multi-cell handling

Communication

Education

BS in Biology or closely related field

Tools

Stem cell culture techniques

Genomics library preparations

Job description

UCLA Health is seeking a Wells Lab Assistant II in Los Angeles to support stem cell models studying gene-environment interactions in neural development. The role requires independent work after training and precise, reproducible execution of lab tasks.

Responsibilities include cell culture, quality control, and collaboration with the Wells Lab team. Prior experience with stem cell derivatives and mycoplasma testing is preferred, with occasional weekend work as needed.