UCLA Health

Lab Assistant I - Biological Chemistry

UCLA Health  •  $30.17/hr  •  Onsite  •  8 days ago
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Job Description


General Information

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00PM

Posted Date

05/19/2026
Salary Range $25.75 - 30.17 Hourly

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

indefinite

Job #

30355


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under daily supervision of the PI, assist in the research by performing experiments and techniques that include molecular cloning, protein isolation and purification, in vitro transcription and purification of RNAs, setting up crystallization trials, and maintaining mammalian cell culturesAssist in maintaining laboratory supplies, managing chemical, radioactive and medical wastes, arranging equipment maintenance/service and keep lab up to safety compliance.

Salary: $25.75 - $30.17 hourly


Job Qualifications


Required:
  • Skill to collect, process, and analyze experimental data.
  • Ability to problem solve, work independently and as part of a team.
  • Working knowledge and experience in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology.
  • Skill to maintain accurate scientific records. Strong communication skills.
  • Perform multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize responsibilities.
  • Experience in the University environment.
  • Ability to perform standard molecular biology and biochemical techniques.
  • Ability to make solutions and buffers as needed.
  • Previous experience in biochemistry/molecular biology laboratory
Preferred:
  • Analysis of LCMS data using Skyline
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Science, basic Molecular Biology/Biochemistry knowledge.

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 committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.
UCLA Health

About UCLA Health

For more than half a century, UCLA Health has provided the best in healthcare and the latest in medical technology to the people of Los Angeles and throughout the world.

Comprised of Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica, Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, UCLA West Valley Medical Center and the UCLA Medical Group with its wide-reaching system of primary-care and specialty-care offices throughout the region, UCLA Health is among the most comprehensive and advanced healthcare systems in the world.

Our physicians are world leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of complex illnesses, and our hospitals are among the best in the country. Consistently ranked one of the top ten hospitals in the nation and the best medical center in the western United States by U.S. News & World Report, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is at the cutting edge of biomedical research, and our doctors and scientists are leaders in performing pioneering work across an astounding range of disciplines, from organ transplantation and cardiac surgery to neurosurgery and cancer treatment, and bringing the latest discoveries to virtually every field of medicine.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Year Founded
1955
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