Lab Assistant II

Job Opening ID: 66555
Reports To: Assistant Professor
Working Title: Lab Assistant II
Department: Biological Chemistry
Bargaining Unit: TX
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Payroll Job Code: 009603
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F
Employee Class: Contract 

 

Position Summary:
 
Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator, the research technician / lab manager will be responsible for general lab maintenance; ordering; lab safety and protocol compliance; routine experiments in cell and molecular biology; caring of animals; and other technical duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator.
 
 
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 .

$22.00 – $25.88 (Hourly Rate)

 

Department Website:

https://www.biochem.uci.edu/

 

Required:
Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and two years of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences and one year of laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
 
• Background in biological sciences or chemistry, equivalent to a bachelor’s or master’s degree. At least 2 years experience in a laboratory environment including, but not limited to, tissue culture, sterile technique, molecular biology, buffer/reagent preparation, animal husbandry and genotyping. 
• Two-year commitment 
• Self-motivation 
• Strong organization and time management skills 
• Interpersonal communication skills to work with others including PI, lab members, administrative staffs, vendors, etc. 
• Ability to schedule experiments and maintain accurate records of all studies and tests performed. 
• Knowledge and abilities to properly coordinate the maintenance of a lab facility to include, but not limited to, preparation of tissue culture reagents, stocking of shelves, clean-up and decontamination duties, overseeing maintenance of animal colony, and compliance with safety, and record keeping requirements. 
• Willingness to work with animals and biological/chemical hazards.
 

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]