Lab Assistant - Los Angeles, United States - UCLA Health

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2 weeks ago

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Description

Description


The Semel Institute is seeking to hire a Limited Part Time Lab Assistant 2 to work with the Principal Investigator on the development of new metabolites assays by LC/MS and GC/MS.

In this role you will work independently and report to the Director of the Mass Spectrometry Lab.

Duties of this role include but are not limited to:


  • Organize proteomics sample preparation in a busy biological mass spectrometry laboratory.
  • Extreme attention to detail is expected as samples are frequently precious.
  • Responsible for prioritization of instrument usage.
  • General laboratory activities such as washing glassware.
  • You will take charge of waste solvent management and be responsible for day‐ to‐day lab safety management and EH&S inspections.
  • You will be skilled in mass spectral data interpretation using specialized software programs.
  • Please note this limited appointment may convert to career

Pay Range:
$ hourly


Qualifications

Required:

  • Attention to detail is required as samples are frequently precious.
  • Openness to learn detailed multistep protocols and perform them precisely.
  • Familiarity with basic laboratory practices including pipetting and making solutions.
  • Prior experience in any area of sciencebased research would be helpful
  • Prior experience with GC/MS and LC/MS equipment is essential.
  • Applicants should be computer literate and will operate personal computers in the laboratory.

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