Seeking a full-time Laboratory Assistant 1 to work in a cutting-edge liver transplant research laboratory in the Department of Surgery. Under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator, you will help perform research that aims to understand the immunological mechanisms of liver transplant rejection towards developing anti-rejection treatments. You will work with hepatocyte and T-cell cell lines and research animals. in this role you will be required to complete a variety of common lab techniqu... more details
General Information
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Work Location: Los Angeles, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm; hours may vary.
Posted Date
06/11/2024
Salary Range: $19.32 - 22.37 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
16613
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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Seeking a full-time Laboratory Assistant 1 to work in a cutting-edge liver transplant research laboratory in the Department of Surgery. Under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator, you will help perform research that aims to understand the immunological mechanisms of liver transplant rejection towards developing anti-rejection treatments. You will work with hepatocyte and T-cell cell lines and research animals. in this role you will be required to complete a variety of common lab techniques including, but not limited to, protein expression and isolation, ELISA, IHC and Western blotting. The Lab Assistant 1 will be located primarily within the Kupiec-Weglinski laboratory space but will be anticipated to interact closely with clinical and collaborating labs and personnel.
Pay Range: $19.32 - $22.37 hourly
Job Qualifications
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Required:
Excellent skill in verbal and written communication, especially for the purpose of providing information to others in the laboratory.
Understanding of basic chemical and biological principles, especially those needed for lab work
Willingness to learn how to work with live animals
Advanced skill and knowledge of computer applications.
Skill in keeping accurate and complete records.
Ability to perform work in an accurate and thorough manner with close attention to detail.
Ability to be self-motivated, work with minimal supervision at times, handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
Ability to work as part of a team and establish cooperative working relationships with researchers, residents, students, and other support personnel.
Ability to read and understand research and clinical protocols as guidelines.
Organized, detail oriented, and able to quickly adapt to the addition of novel tasks.
Preferred:
Bachelor’s of science degree in a life/biomedical science discipline
Ability to work with live animals
Knowledge of UCLA Policies and Procedures, especially for safe lab work
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