Job Information
UCLA Health Laboratory Assistant II - Neurology in Los Angeles, California
Description
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator and the Director of Operation (DDL), the Laboratory Assistant II will assist with daily lab operations. The primary functions are to assist with colonies maintenance, cell culture and placing orders for laboratory experiments and equipment. In addition, you will assist with in vivo testing and data collection such as drug dosing, animal husbandry, genotyping, behavioral testing in animal models of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. You will assist with preparation of brain tissue and special projects and duties as assigned. The Laboratory Assistant II will record and maintain data using appropriate software.
Salary Range: $21.38 - $25.15/Hourly
Qualifications
Required:
Oral and written communication to provide information, instructions, training, and advice.
Ability to maintain clear and concise lab notes and data records.
Ability to work according to schedule and to coordinate work with other lab members.
Ability to work independently, organize and prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.
Preferred:
Ability to complete, submit, and obtain approval for animal protocols.
Ability to work with animals.
Ability to learn laboratory techniques.
Ability to prepare buffers and other solutions using standard operating procedures.
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