Lab Assistant 3

About the role

The incumbent will work closely with lab members and collaborators in completing experiments and keeping up-to-date records.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory procedures such as mammalian in situ hybridization, confocal and wide-field fluorescence microscopy of focused samples and live cells, and maintenance of cell lines, cloning, and preparation of DNA and RNA, maintenance of laboratory equipment, supplies and records.

Requirements

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a research laboratory (can include substantial undergraduate research or thesis work)
• Technical knowledge of molecular biology (e.g. molecular cloning, PCR, nucleic acid purification and cell biology techniques (e.g. mammalian cell culture, sterile technique, transfection, microscopy))
• Direct research experience involving molecular biology, synthetic biology, developmental biology, stem cell biology, genome engineering, or cell signaling
• Experience with fluorescence microscopy, including live cells and fixed cells imaging, fluorescence in situ hybridization, and/or flow cytometry
• Ability to record and report results with clarity, including maintenance of laboratory notebooks and preparation of basic figures, graphs and tables
• Persistence, attention to detail, and willingness to troubleshoot technical challenges
• Motivation to learn and master new methods and techniques
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff and with external contacts in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills

• Detail-oriented
• Reliable
• Highly motivated
• Passion for learning new techniques

Benefits

UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Pay

Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.