Laboratory Assistant I - Human Genetics

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Laboratory Assistant I - Human Genetics

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Tuesday - Friday, 9:00am to 1:00pm

Posted Date

06/23/2026

Salary Range: $25.75 - 30.17 Hourly

Employment Type

4 - Staff: Limited

Duration

One year (12 months)

Job #

31562

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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The Laboratory Assistant I is expected to work in collaboration with a Staff Research Associate on a Spatial genomic project, following a training period. The Lab Assistant will learn the operation of a custom fluorescence microscope system based on Nikon TI2 and controlled by a LabView interface. Upon completion of the training, they are expected to independently prepare the microscopic system and configure the software depending on the specific experimental design, quality control the imaging quality, and monitor the imaging run status. They will also handle the imaging file transfer, storage management, and routine software maintenance on the computer that controls the microscopic system. In addition, the Lab Assistant is expected to work with minimal direct supervision following a training period. An ability to perform multiple, detail-oriented tasks accurately, reproducibly, and efficiently is required.

This is a limited appointment that may convert to career.

Salary Range: $27.04 - $32.31 Hourly (Effective 07-06-2026)

Job Qualifications

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Required:

• Knowledge of basic laboratory safety and protocol is highly desirable.
• Skilled in working with basic laboratory equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work in a team environment.
• Previous experience working in a laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of lab safety including use of biohazardous and chemical waste.
• Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner.
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Must be responsible and able to work independently.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends.

Preferred:

• BS in Biology or closely related field.

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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