Laboratory Assistant II - Human Genetics

The Laboratory
Assistant II is expected to function both independently and collaboratively
within a team environment, requiring minimal direct supervision following the
completion of training. The role demands the ability to manage multiple
detail-oriented tasks with accuracy, consistency, and efficiency. Prior
experience with cell culture is preferred.

Salary Range: $26.23
- 30.93 Hourly

Required:

• Skilled
  in working with basic laboratory equipment.
• 
  Ability
  to communicate clearly and work in a team environment.
• 
  Previous
  experience working in a laboratory setting.
• 
  Knowledge
  of lab safety including use of biohazardous and chemical waste.
• 
  Knowledge
  of basic laboratory safety and protocol is highly desirable.
• 
  Skill
  in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner.
• 
  Skill
  in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a
  different nature.
• 
  Must
  be responsible and able to work independently
• 
  Willingness
  to work occasional weekends
• 
  Hands-on
  experience with stem cell-derived neural progenitor and neuron induction
  techniques
• 
  Hands-on
  experience with maintaining, expanding, and freezing human stem cell cultures
  and neural derivatives
• 
  Hands-on
  experience testing human cell cultures for mycoplasma contamination
• 
  Ability
  to work with multiple cell lines simultaneously

Preferred:

• BS
  in Biology or closely related field and/or equivalent experience and/or
  training