Biorepository Laboratory Asst. II, Neurosciences - 140400

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you possess the needed licensure and certifications and have most of the qualifications or transferable skills, we encourage you to apply.

About the Role

The Department of Neurosciences at UC San Diego is a nationally recognized academic department within the School of Medicine dedicated to advancing the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological disorders through research, education, and clinical care. The department supports a broad range of clinical and translational research programs addressing neurological and neurodegenerative conditions, including neuroimmunology, neuromuscular disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, epilepsy, and other nervous system disorders.

As part of its research infrastructure, the Department operates specialized research support services, including biorepository resources that facilitate the responsible collection, storage, and management of biospecimens to support ethically conducted research and collaborative scientific investigations.

Under supervision of the Vice Chair of Clinical Research and the Clinical Research Unit Program Director, the Biorepository Laboratory Assistant 2 supports the daily operations of the departmental biorepository by performing technical and operational tasks related to the handling and management of human biospecimens.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in accordance with established laboratory procedures, ensuring accuracy, attention to detail, and compliance with regulatory and institutional requirements related to the management of biospecimens.
• Receive, accession, process, aliquot, label, store, retrieve, and distribute biospecimens in accordance with approved protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of specimen receipt, processing activities, storage locations, and distribution records within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and associated tracking systems to ensure specimen traceability, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with monitoring storage equipment and environmental conditions, maintaining inventory of biospecimens and supplies, preparing specimens and materials for shipment, and supporting quality assurance and audit readiness activities.
• Maintain organized and compliant laboratory and storage areas.
• Assist the biorepository team with routine operational tasks necessary to support efficient and compliant biorepository operations.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and two years of laboratory experience, or two years of college including courses in the natural, physical, or social sciences and one year of laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with basic laboratory procedures and equipment, including preparation of buffers and stock solutions, centrifuges, autoclaves, and proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
• Ability to keep organized and accurate records and notebooks.
• Knowledge and experience in blood and/or tissue processing for biobanking.
• Knowledge of sterile technique.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety policies and procedures, including familiarity with biohazards and chemical hazards.
• Experience and skill in using computers (PC and Mac) and programs such as Word, Excel, Photoshop, and PowerPoint.
• Clear and effective written and oral communication skills necessary to interact in a research/academic environment for presentation of data and results.
• Knowledge of general laboratory maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with lab animals.

Special Conditions

• Must be willing and able to work with hazardous materials (biological and chemical).
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

Pay

Hiring Pay Scale: $26.23 - $30.93 per hour

Annual Full Pay Range: $57,504 - $69,175 (prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $27.54 - $33.13

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Schedule

• 50% appointment (20 hours per week)
• Days, 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday