Lab Helper - Neurology

UCLA Health is hiring a Lab Helper for the Neurology department in Los Angeles, USA. This part-time, limited-duration position involves preparing solutions for cell culture, handling mice, monitoring animals, and maintaining lab records. Candidates should have experience in behavioral testing and working with zebrafish, along with standard lab skills and familiarity with Excel. The salary ranges from $20.05 to $25.43 per hour.
General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday-Friday; 9:00am-3:00pm Posted Date 05/23/2025
Salary Range: $20.05 - 25.43 Hourly Employment Type 4 - Staff: Limited Duration 1 year from start date Job # 24682

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator in the Department of Neurology, the Lab Helper will prepare medium and solutions for cell culture, perform mouse handling and habituation, monitor animals, order lab supplies, wash and autoclave glassware, and maintain notebook and computer records.

Please note, this is a part-time limited position and may convert to career.
Salary Range: $20.05 - $25.43/Hourly

Job Qualifications

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Required:
• Must be familiar with the theory and experienced with the practice of behavioral testing
• Must have experience working with zebrafish.
• Must have standard lab skills such as making solutions and using a pH meter are recommended.
• Must be familiar with computer programming skills (with Excel) is highly desirable.
• They will also contribute to writing and publication research.
• Must be familiar with working with environmental toxins such as pesticides.
• Must maintain all safety and ARC requirements.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional 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; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.