Laboratory Assistant I -VA

A passion for discovery inspires and motivates UCLA Health's world-renowned researchers to diligently uncover incredible life-saving breakthroughs, innovative therapies, and next-generation technologies. Join us and make the most of your specialized knowledge and your passion for making a positive impact on the lives of others.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute hands-on to innovative research within the Pancreatic Research Group. Under the guidance of a senior scientist and/or the Principal Investigator, the incumbent will perform a range of cell-biological and biochemical assays, including Western blotting, real-time PCR, enzymatic assays, cell isolation, immunohistology, and mouse genotyping. This role is ideal for someone eager to build technical expertise while supporting meaningful research focused on pancreatic biology and disease.

Salary: $25.00 - $29.29/hour

Required:

• High school and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Excellent skills in isolation of functionally active pancreatic acinar cells
  
• Excellent skills in cerulein model of pancreatitis and tissue collection
  
• Excellent skills in ELISA and spectrofluorometer and spectrophotometer operations
  
• Excellent skills in biochemistry and molecular biology procedures including immunoblot, mRNA isolations, and real time PCR procedures
  
• Excellent skills in breeding colonies and mice genotyping
  
• Excellent skills in immunohistology procedure and microscope operation
  
• Excellent skills in computer and software operations