Laboratory Assistant II - Neurosurgery

DescriptionThe Laboratory Assistant II will be conducting behavioral training experiments with rodents. You will be responsible for data collection, scheduling undergraduate students to run the same experiments, and to perform general laboratory duties, including the generating of spreadsheet data summaries in Excel. You will also be required to help transport rodents to an MRI facility off campus and to take part in lab and center meetings each week.This is a 3 month, full-time limited position that may convert to career.Pay Range: $20.66 - $24.30 HourlyQualificationsRequired:Mouse handling and some experience with basic behavioral tasksBasic PC SkillsStrong organizational skills and flexibility in responding to changing prioritiesExcellent verbal and written English skillsAbility to work independently after training and some continued supervision.Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with and sustain cooperative working relationships withundergraduate students and lab scientists.Ability to learn rapidly and follow through tasks with detailsPreferred:Bachelor of Science degree in biological or equivalent or related fieldsUCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.