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Scientific Laboratory Assistant I

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UC San Diego

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United States , La Jolla

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53766.00 - 62995.00 USD / Year ▼
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The Department of Pathology at UC San Diego aims to achieve the highest standards in patient care, research and education. The Department provides diagnostic pathology services in a wide variety of subspecialties with highly trained subspecialists who are recognized for their expertise. The Department’s research programs are diverse and interface with a wealth of basic and translational research programs that are a hallmark of UC San Diego. Under supervision, incumbent will assist lab personnel in routine tasks to keep the research lab in smooth working order.

Job Responsibility:

  • Assist lab personnel in routine tasks to keep the research lab in smooth working order.
  • Prepare standardized media reagents, and solutions for research.
  • Clean and sterilize dishware.
  • Prepare samples and assist in assays for molecular biology and protein biochemistry.
  • Assist with preparation of cell culture.
  • Assist with animal model experiments.
  • Assist with making routine analyses as needed and record results in a notebook.
  • Order and stock equipment and supplies as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • 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.
  • Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures and equipment: including preparation of buffers and stock solutions, pH meters, balances, centrifuges, autoclaves, fume and laminor hoods, microscopes.
  • Ability to keep organized and accurate records and notebooks.
  • Knowledge of proper lab maintenance and cleaning procedures, including proper way to clean, store and maintaqin glassware.
  • Knowledge of sterile technique.
  • Knowledge of cell culture.
  • Knowledge of laboratory safety policies and procedures.
  • Familiarity with biohazards and chemical hazards.
  • Experience and skill in using computers (PC and Mac) and with programs such as Word, Excel, Photoshop, PowerPoint.
  • Experience working with lab animals.
  • Clear and effective written and oral communication skills necessary to interact with others in a research/academic environment for presentation of data and results to others.
  • Previous work experience in an academic research laboratory setting.
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
  • Must provide a cover letter.

Nice to have:

  • Preferable College level course work in a life science and/or some life science laboratory experience (approx. 2 yrs).
  • Familiar with Affinity Column Chromatography, Agarose Gel electrophoresis, Differential Centrifugation Sample Preparation/Extraction, Precipitation Fractionation (salt), Western Blot, Bacterial Transformation and Plating, Bradford/BCA/A280 Assays, Calibration and use Spectrophotometer, SDS and Native PAGE and transfer.
  • Previous work experience at UC San Diego.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 04, 2026

Expiration:
March 16, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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