Lab Assistant (Orthopedic Surgery)

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Lab Assistant (Orthopedic Surgery)
General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Posted Date
08/27/2026
Salary Range: $27.04 - 32.31 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefiinite
Job #
32533
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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The Marie and Alexander Shipman Cerebral Palsy Muscle Disease Research Laboratory within UCLA Orthopedic Surgery is seeking to hire a full-time Laboratory Assistant. The Lab is dedicated to advancing the understanding of cerebral palsy and neuromuscular disorders through translational research. The lab studies muscle biology, tissue pathology, and disease mechanisms to support the development of improved treatments and outcomes for patients. Key responsibilities include:

• Support daily laboratory operations, including inventory management, supply ordering, and coordination of laboratory meetings
• Assist with onboarding laboratory volunteers and maintaining laboratory safety and compliance standards
• Coordinate human tissue specimen collection, processing, storage, and biobank activities
• Perform data entry and database management using RedCap and other research systems
• Support IRB compliance activities and maintain research documentation
• Maintain mammalian cell cultures, including routine monitoring and aseptic techniques
• Prepare tissue samples for research studies, including tissue sectioning using histological equipment such as cryostat
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient laboratory environment

Salary range: $27.04/hr - $32.31/hr
Job Qualifications

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Required:

• Experience with database management and data entry, preferably using RedCap or similar systems
• Knowledge of mammalian cell culture techniques and aseptic laboratory practices
• Ability to use histological equipment, including cryostats, for tissue preparation
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices and proper handling of biological and chemical materials
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, researchers, students, and volunteers
• Ability to complete required university safety and research compliance training

Preferred:

• Currently pursuing or recently obtained a degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Physiology, or related field
• Knowledge of IRB regulations and human subjects research compliance
• Experience supporting laboratory administration, volunteer coordination, or research operations

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.


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