Laboratory Assistant I - Physiology

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Posted Date 01/25/2024 Salary Range: $19.9 - 23.04 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration indefinite Job # 12401

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Under supervision of the P.I. and postdoctoral fellows, assist in research experiments in a lab using molecular, biochemical, structural and cellular-based approaches to study proteins involved metabolic syndrome and related conditions.  Major functions include: assisting with maintaining cultures of stem cells, assist with molecular biology techniques (under supervision) such as PCR analysis, maintain mice colony, and general lab support.  

Pay Range: $19.32 - 22.37

Job Qualifications

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REQUIRED: 

• Working knowledge of solution chemistry to allow preparation of media, stock solutions, and buffers.
• Ability to use computers to accurately enter data.
• Knowledge of accepted/approved procedures in working with bacteria and cell lines.
• Demonstrated writing skills for generation of basic laboratory protocols and to insure acceptable record/data keeping.
• Ability to follow instructions and protocols to perform assignments with minimal supervision.
• Reading skills sufficient to understand journal articles and scientific protocols.
• Knowledge of sterile culture techniques.
• Previous experience in research lab setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and to understand and carry out verbal instructions.  Skill in communicating clearly and effectively to receive and convey information accurately and in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work as member of team.

PREFERRED: 

• Skill in laboratory safety protocols including proper handling of biohazardous substances, including chemicals.
• Skill in use of specialized lab equipment (PCR, autoclave, pH meters, centrifuges, HPLCs, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to perform/detailed or complicated lab procedures, sometimes requiring delicate manual or manipulative skills.