Lab Assistant II Limited Appointment

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Flexible Hybrid

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Posted Date

09/16/2026

Salary Range: $27.54 - 33.13 Hourly

Employment Type

4 - Staff: Limited

Duration

11 months

Job #

32663

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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The Department of Orthopedic Surgery is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant II to support research in our laboratory. The laboratory focuses on skeletal muscle dysfunction, musculoskeletal regeneration, fibrosis, cerebral palsy, and related neuromuscular disorders. Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with human muscle and small animal tissue research, including tissue collection, cryopreservation, processing, and histological analyses
• Perform immunostaining procedures, microscopy, image acquisition, and quantitative image analysis
• Support studies related to stem cells and musculoskeletal regeneration
• Maintain mammalian tissue and cell cultures and prepare laboratory reagents, chemical solutions, and buffers
• Organize and maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, records, and inventory
• Coordinate and maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, records, and inventory
• Coordinate laboratory maintenance activities, equipment servicing, procurement, and installation
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety regulations and proper handling and disposal of biological and chemical materials
• Assist with research data organization, quality control, analysis, and record management
• Support preparation of research reports, scientific presentations, manuscripts, and grant-related materials

Please note: this is a limited position that may convert to career

Salary range: $27.54/hr - $33.13/hr

Job Qualifications

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Required

Experience working in a research laboratory environment

Experience with tissue processing, histology, cell culture, immunostaining, or related laboratory techniques

Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including microscopes, cryostats, and imaging software

Knowledge of standard biochemical laboratory procedures and laboratory best practices

Knowledge of mammalian tissue culture techniques and preparation of laboratory best practices

Working knowledge of laboratory safety regulations and the handling and disposal of biological and chemical materials

Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate laboratory records and inventory

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and basic data management tools

Ability to complete all required UCLA research and safety training

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Physiology, Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, or related scientific field

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.