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LAB AST 1

University of California - Irvine
USD $20.28/Hr.-USD $23.50/Hr.
medical insurance
United States, California, Irvine
Nov 13, 2024
Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at UC Irvine Health School of Medicine is dedicated to the diagnosis and understanding of human diseases through biomedical and clinical research. Using the latest technologies, our pathologists help advance medicine by finding better ways of diagnosing, managing and treating diseases.


Your Role on the Team

Under close supervision the incumbent will work in a Neurobiology research laboratory using human and animal brain/blood tissue samples in experiments using immunohistochemistry, microscopy, western blotting and digital pathology. This position is also responsible for laboratory maintenance duties including ordering, solution preparation, routine tissue sectioning, and working within a team.


What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

  • Ability to prioritize workload and work both within a team and independently
  • Accomplished interpersonal skills
  • Ability to follow detailed written instructions
  • Ability to maintain organized lab notes
  • Ability to record results/observations and maintain an organized, legible lab notebook
  • Ability to use computers
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Calendar)
  • A minimum of 1 year of experience * At least 1 year of experience working in a neuropathology, neuroscience or related laboratory.

Preferred:

  • Knowledge of basic tissue sectioning and immunohistochemistry
  • Mastered established protocols for immunohistochemistry and western blotting
  • Exposure to basic cell biology background and data interpretation
  • Exposure to digital pathology using HALO, Keyence, Imaris, QuPath, ImageJ, etc.
  • Data analysis and graphing using SigmaPlot, SPSS, etc.

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.

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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 eec@uci.edu.


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