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Job Description
Job Opening ID: 48260
Reports To: Chief Administrative Officer
Working Title: Lab Assistant
Department: Physiology & Biophysics
Bargaining Unit: TX
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Payroll Job Code: 009605
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F
Employee Class: Career
Position Summary:
The mission of the UC Irvine Department of Physiology & Biophysics is to provide an environment which provides leadership and excellence in teaching and research.
This laboratory is focused on investigating the role of the immune system in muscle disease. the Laboratory Assistant I will learn flow cytometry, histological and tissue/cell culture methods. Under supervision, the Laboratory Assistant I responsibilities include assisting laboratory researchers with tissue collection logistics and processing. In vivo work with animal models of muscular dystrophy are essential aspects of the job, which will include but are not limited to treatments, functional assays, and mouse husbandry. Additionally, the Laboratory Assistant I will perform cell culture and optimize several in vitro cell culture assays that will be used for screening of biologics. Other duties include general lab maintenance tasks such as preparing solutions, maintaining cell cultures, ordering reagents, cleaning glassware, maintaining and following bio-safety and institutional review board protocols, and preparing sample labels.
Total Compensation:
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
$19.02 – $22.05 (hourly)
Required:
- Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and one year of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. 1-2 years of undergraduate research experience
- Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related field
- Experience using mouse models is preferred. Experience in basic biochemical and molecular biology techniques, such as cell culture, PCR, western blotting and cloning are desirable. General exposure to diverse techniques in cell culture and rodent anatomy/physiology. Familiarity with optimizing/ troubleshooting experimental protocols. Experience adapting experimental design from published literature. Recording notes in a highly organized and efficient manner.
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Legal Right to work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page – https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or [email protected].
