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Laboratory Assistant I

University of California - Los Angeles Health, Los Angeles, CA, United States


Description

Under the supervision of a senior scientist and/or the Principal Investigator, this position supports research activities within the Pancreatic Research Group by performing a range of cell biological and biochemical assays. Responsibilities include techniques such as Western blotting, real time PCR, enzymatic assays, cell isolation, immunohistology, and mouse genotyping. This role offers hands on experience in a collaborative research environment focused on advancing pancreatic disease research.

Salary: $25.75 - $30.17/hour

Qualifications

Required:
High school and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Excellent skills in isolation of functionally active pancreatic acinar cells

cellent skills in cerulein model of pancreatitis and tissue collection

Excellent skills in ELISA and spectrofluorometer and spectrophotometer operations

Excellent skills in biochemistry and molecular biology procedures including immunoblot, mRNA isolations, and real time PCR procedures

Excellent skills in breeding colonies and mice genotyping

Excellent skills in immunohistology procedure and microscope operation

Excellent skills in computer and software operations