Laboratory Assistant

UCLA Health System

Los Angeles, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$26.23–$30.93 Per Hour
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
POSTED
10 days ago

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n Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USAn

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n 06/24/2026n

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n Salary Range: $26.23 - 30.93 Hourlyn

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The Department of Neurobiology is seeking to hire a motivated Laboratory Assistant to support an NIH-funded research program investigating the genetic mechanisms underlying Rett syndrome and related neurodevelopmental disorders. The incumbent will assist with day-to-day laboratory operations, including mammalian cell culture, organoid maintenance, and single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) data analysis. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative neuroscience research in a collaborative laboratory environment focused on advancing the understanding of neural development and disease.

Hourly range: $26.23-$30.93

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Required:

  • Demonstrated skills in mammalian tissue culture. Demonstrated skills working with human pluripotent stem cells.
  • Demonstrated skills in conducting cellular differentiation experiments (organoid and non-organoid).
  • Demonstrated skills in tissue collection, fixation, processing, and cryosectioning.
  • Demonstrated skills in conventional and confocal microscopy. Demonstrated skills in molecular biology (DNA cloning, PCR, plasmid preparation, DNA and RNA extraction).
  • Skills in Photoshop and Illustrator, and familiarity with microscopy image collection and processing software applications such as ImageJ, Axiovision, Zen, and Imaris, and statistical analysis programs such as Prism.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational abilities.
  • Able to maintain complete and accurate records.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non- technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
  • Demonstrated experience and ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of staff; technical, students, faculty and administrators
  • Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines

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  • Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.

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About the Company

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UCLA Health System