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  JOB DUTIES
  

Come join our exceptional Department of Neurobiology, and help lead the advancement of cutting-edge basic science research into explorations of the brain and central nervous system. In this Laboratory Technician (Lab Assistant 2) role you’ll work in the Vestibular Neuroscience Laboratory, which is engaged in research into the mechanisms of head movement coding by the peripheral vestibular system. The Lab Assistant will: * Assist in variety of laboratory procedures in cell biology and morphology, including immunohistochemistry, quantitative image analysis, tract-tracing, and reconstruction. * Assist the PIs and postdoctoral investigators in basic behavioral testing, optical recording of synaptic activity, immunohistochemistry and microscopy, and surgical procedures. * Help with laboratory management including inventory control, supply ordering, preparation of general laboratory solutions, and general laboratory maintenance. UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and dozens of primary care practices, specialty practices, urgent care centers and other ancillary locations throughout metro Los Angeles as well as the David Geffen School of Medicine, which is an internationally-respected center of advanced medical education and research. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, you can at UCLA Health. Salary Range: $21.38- $25.15 Hourly

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  JOB QUALIFICATIONS
  

Required: * Ability to rigorously follow laboratory protocols and proficiency in performing general lab maintenance. * Knowledge of safety measures in handling and disposal of laboratory waste. * Skill in organization and ability to work independently. * Ability to communicate and maintain notes in English, and ability to maintain a laboratory notebook with documentation of experiments and results. * Working knowledge of Macintosh and PC operating systems, and major software applications including Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), graphics programs (Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator), web search engines (e.g. PubMed), reference managers (Endnote) and e-mail. Preferred: * Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Neuroscience, or related with laboratory coursework. * Knowledge of regulations for proper animal care and euthanasia. * Skill in preparing standard laboratory solutions, buffers and histological reagents. * Skill in preparing inner ear tissue specimens for investigations.