Laboratory Assistant 2 Neuro-Oncology Research

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Laboratory Assistant 2 Neuro-Oncology Research

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

M-F 9AM-12:30PM

Posted Date

06/11/2026

Salary Range: $26.23 - 30.93 Hourly

Employment Type

4 - Staff: Limited

Duration

1 year

Job #

31230

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Under the general supervision of the PI, the Laboratory Assistant will engage in brain tumor research within the UCLA Neuro-Oncology Program in the Department of Neurology. Perform database searching for cohort generation and curation. Interface with BTTR for acquisition of tumor samples. Perform basic cell culture techniques, molecular techniques, such as sequencing. Prepare buffers, chemical agents, and other solutions as needed for research. Perform all other laboratory assistant functions including basic techniques, ordering of supplies, and general laboratory maintenance. Maintain meticulous laboratory notes and organize methods into concise protocols.

Hourly salary range: $26.23 - $30.93. Please note the department's hourly target salary is $26.23.

This is a part-time, limited 1-year position. May convert to career.

Job Qualifications

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Required:

• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• Demonstrative ability to work with close supervision
• Strong organizational skills and flexibility in responding to rapidly changing priorities and exceptionally diverse demands through constant interruptions in a fast-paced lab
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with and sustain cooperative working relationships with faculty and staff
• Demonstrative ability to learn rapidly and follow through tasks with details
• Demonstrative proficiency in Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Demonstrative skills using PC (or Mac) skills

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of DNA purification and PCR,
• BS or BA in a biological, or chemical science
• Ability to learn new software programs
• Knowledge of University purchasing procedures and regulations

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.

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