Lab Technician

Job Opening ID: 62726
Reports To: Ivan Marazzi
Working Title: Lab Technician
Department: Biological Chemistry
Bargaining Unit: TX
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Payroll Job Code: 009602
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F
Employee Class: Career

 

Position Summary:

Under supervision of Principal Investigator and/or Lab Manager responsibilities include the following: Independently maintain mouse colony of 10+ strains, genotyping, and carrying out immunocytochemistry and in situ hybridization procedures; preparing stock solutions, maintaining supplies for experiments at hand; and maintaining data records.

 

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 .

$25.88 - $30.79 (Hourly Rate)

 

Required:

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; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

Minimum of bachelors degree in scientific field Willingness to work with animals ( mice) Basic or high level computer skills Effective verbal and written communication skills in English Previous laboratory experience Experience with dissection of animals Experience with colony maintenance, crossing and genotyping

 

Special Conditions Required:

I UNDERSTAND I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR ADHERING TO THE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTAL INJURY AND ILLNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM (SB 198 GUIDELINES) IN PERFORMING THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS ASSIGNED ON THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION. I UNDERSTAND I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR INCORPORATING UNIVERSITY SAFETY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES INTO MY JOB.

 

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] .