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Lab Assistant 3

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Location: Main Campus - UCR
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM
Category: Science and Research
Salary: $53,265 - $63,413
Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%)
Organization: School of Medicine
Department: Biomedical Sciences Dept
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Information:
The faculty and students of the UCR School of Medicine's Division of Biomedical Sciences are working to build a broad understanding of human disease, therapeutics and design of predictive experimental model systems through an innovative and rigorous program that integrates medical curriculum with mentored research and critical analysis of research-based modeling of human pathophysiology while working to bridge the gulfs between basic science and clinical medicine.

Under the direct supervision of the Binder laboratory manager, perform a broad range of general laboratory duties and assist with laboratory experimental procedures using a variety of genetic, molecular and biochemical approaches. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, maintaining stocks of solutions and reagents necessary for general lab use, immunohistochemistry analysis, Western Blot analysis, and handling, breeding and weaning of mice.

Please note: this position is 100% on-site; no remote work available.

The full salary range for the Lab Assistant 3 is $25.51 - $30.37 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $25.51 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.



Requirements:
Educational Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in related field of science.
Preferred

Conditions

Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and three years of laboratory experience or two years of college (including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences) and two years of laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required

College-level coursework in biological science, chemistry, physics or related area.
Preferred

Experience Requirements

Minimum of 2 - 3 years of laboratory experience.
Required

Experience with MATLAB and Prism software.
Required

Experience with rodent behavioral assays and analysis.
Required

Experience with rodent electroencephalography and analysis.
Required

Experience in handling transgenic mice and rats.
Required

Experience with rodent anesthesia, surgical preparation, and post-operative care.
Required

Special Conditions
Special

Willingness to work weekends and holidays as needed.
Required

Willingness and demonstrated ability to meet established standards for dependability and attendance.
Required

Willingness and ability to work safely with biohazardous and radioactive materials.
Required

Minimum Requirements

Demonstrated experience in using and maintaining laboratory equipment, including but not limited to pipettes, centrifuges, and balances.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to calculate the molarity of solutions, perform dilutions and make solutions following protocols.

Ability to perform molecular biology experiments and to keep accurate documentation of all laboratory experiments.

Willingness to perform experiments involving handling, dissection and sacrifice of laboratory mice and rats.

Ability to work independently, multi-task and adapt to changing research priorities and workloads.

Ability to take initiative and handle responsibility.

Excellent organizational skills, and the ability to organize and maintain a clean laboratory.

Demonstrated computer skills, and experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Strong communication skills (verbal and written) in order to interact professionally and effectively with faculty, staff and students.


Additional Information:
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.

• 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

Job Description Details:
General Information

Job Title
009602

Grade
Monica Carson

Supervisor
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