Laboratory Assistant 2 (50% part-time)

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 1:00pm

Posted Date

06/24/2026

Salary Range: $26.23 - 30.93 Hourly

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

31388

The Department of Molecular & Medical Pharmacology is seeking a Lab Assistant 2 to support innovative preclinical oncology research focused on cancer therapeutics, translational cancer biology, and mouse xenograft models. Working under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the incumbent will play an integral role in advancing research by performing a variety of animal research procedures, including tumor implantation, drug administration, blood and tissue collection, animal health monitoring, and experimental data collection.

Additional responsibilities include supporting colony management, sample processing, data organization, and general laboratory operations. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary research team in a dynamic academic environment while contributing to studies that advance the understanding and treatment of cancer.

Hourly range: $26.23-$30.93

Required:

• Basic understanding of biology.
• Organized and detail-oriented; maintains up-to-date, accurate and organized schedules and records on a timely basis.
• Ability to multi-task to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot scheduling conflicts, etc.
• Skilled at working with spreadsheets, databases, and email.
• Ability to follow directions and to both work independently and to work well with a team when needed.
• Ability to keep laboratory space clean, safe and organized. 

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 co