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Lab Assistant 2

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
USD $26.23/Hr. - USD $30.93/Hr.
United States, California, Los Angeles
Apr 10, 2026
Department Summary Aspiring to be a community of faculty, staff, students and patients, where a sense of belonging and respect is felt by all, is a culture that's deeply ingrained into our daily actions. And encouraging an environment of engagement and productive dialogue helps to foster our core values of compassion, tolerance, and mutual respect. Position Summary Under the direction of a PI at The Shapiro Family Laboratory of Viral Oncology and Aging Research, the Laboratory Assistant will support ongoing research projects involving primary human cells and molecular/biochemical assays. The selected candidate must be proficient in in vitro cell culture, RT PCR, Western blotting, immunohistochemical and immunofluorescent staining, and FACS. Prior experience with mouse studies is highly desired. Salary & Compensation 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. Qualifications* Working knowledge of molecular biology techniques and procedures (Required) Demonstrated skill to take stock of supplies and to determine the need for ordering to ensure continuous availability. (Required) Demonstrated skill to work cooperatively with supervisors and faculty in a variety of situations. (Required) Willingness to work with mice and mouse samples. (Required) Ability to accurately document experiments, maintain lab records, and manage data. (Required) Strong analytical and communication skills to review data and present findings at lab meetings. (Required) Ability to work independently and collaboratively under PI direction in a research environment. (Required) Prior experiences in in vitro experiments at an investigator site or academic medical center (Preferred) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Bachelor's Degree BS degree in cell/molecular biology or related sciences (Preferred) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired. COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation. CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse". Schedule 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Union/Policy Covered TX-Systemwide Technical Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Lab%20Assistant%202%20(40919515)