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Lab Assistant
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24215531 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | $40,570 - $46,959 |
Position Information
Please note this position has an expected end date of June 30, 2022, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon funding.
Under supervision from the PI and lab personnel, the incumbent will assist in projects related to infection and inflammatory diseases in mouse models and human blood cells. Key duties will be: assisting with organizing and keeping mouse colonies, data collection and general lab maintenance.
Under supervision from the PI and lab personnel, the incumbent will assist in projects related to infection and inflammatory diseases in mouse models and human blood cells. Key duties will be: assisting with organizing and keeping mouse colonies, data collection and general lab maintenance.
Education
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience or related science areas. | Preferred |
| Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and 1 year of laboratory experience or 2 years of college including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. | Required |
Experience
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Prior related laboratory experience in mammalian cell culture. | Required |
| Previous experience in mouse work. | Preferred |
| Previous experience in immune cells and human primary cells. | Preferred |
Minimum Requirements
Skill in organization and attention to detail and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to perform labwork under supervision by project scientist and senior graduate students.
Ability to make solutions, trouble shoot and think through laboratory techniques with supervision.
Demonstrated knowledge of Windows and Macintosh computer platforms.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
Ability to perform labwork under supervision by project scientist and senior graduate students.
Ability to make solutions, trouble shoot and think through laboratory techniques with supervision.
Demonstrated knowledge of Windows and Macintosh computer platforms.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of principles of chemistry, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology.
Knowledge of techniques in immunology and microscopy .
Knowledge of techniques in immunology and microscopy .
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview