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Lab Assistant II
Job Description
JOB DUTIES
Description
Under thedirection of the Principal Investigator, you will assist in the study of musculoskeletal disorders. The LabAssistant’s work is assigned, reviewed and supervised on a daily basis by thePrincipal Investigator. Laboratory Maintenance, Mouse Colony Maintenance, and cell Culture Salary Range: $20.66 – $24.30/hourly
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications
* Working knowledge of Environmental Health and Safetyregulations regarding use of chemical, biological and radiactive substances andtheir disposal. * Passage of ARC and DLAM exams for entry andhandling of animals * Ability to exercise good organization andwork habits. * Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. * Ability to maintain a clean workingenvironment. * Ability to maintain accurate inventory ofsupplies and laboratory instruments. * Ability to maintain documentation ofexperiments performed via a lab notebook or other means * Ability to maintain laboratory equipment ingood working order. * Ability to pass UCLA exams for work withradioactivity and biohazards * Ability to walk distances up to 1/3 mile. * Ability to work independently in organizingtasks, setting priorities to ensure that responsibilities are carried out in anaccurate and timely fashion. * Ability to work with animals. * Interpersonal skills to effectively interactwith faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows and students. * Knowledge of basic computer skills involvingdata entry and organizational skills using Word, Excel, Photoshop, andPowerpoint on Mac. * Knowledge to prepare chemical solutions andbuffers using standard methods. * Skill in writing legible, concise andgrammatically correct documentation of your work in Standard English (lab notesand protocols). * Working knowledge of library referencesystem. Preferred * Knowledge to prepare and maintain explantedtissue cultures.
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