What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Assistant position at UC San Diego Health?
#126966 Lab Assistant
Filing Deadline: Tue 12/19/2023UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
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DESCRIPTION
Assist in basic laboratory duties such as making solutions, western blots, and running affinity chromatography columns as part of biochemical analysis of laboratory samples. Assist in the breeding management of mice. Provide general laboratory maintenance, order lab supplies, and oversee general lab safety training of employees and waste disposal. Incumbent will perform basic molecular biology and biochemical techniques to aid in the study of neurodegeneration and disease studies, including neuron cultures, DNA cloning, preparing viral vectors, PCR, and westerns.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and one year of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in neuroscience or biological sciences; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skill and knowledge of general biochemical techniques.
Knowledge of general laboratory maintenance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with western blotting.
Experience with PCR
College degree in neuroscience or biological sciences.
Experience working with diabetic rodents.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
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Annual Full Pay Range: $40,340 - $46,771 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $19.32 - $22.40
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Salary : $19 - $22
