Job Discription
Job Opening ID: 23953
Reports To: Project Scientist -FY
Working Title: Lab Assistant I
Department: Radiation Oncology
Bargaining Unit: TX
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Payroll Job Code: 009605
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule: Variable
Employee Class: Career
Position Summary:
The successful candidate will be expected to execute a variety of immunohistochemical, and confocal microscopy assessments of rodents subjected to irradiation +/- chemotherapy. While the majority of assays have been optimized, the ability to troubleshoot potential difficulties will be necessary. Many of the primary responsibilities will involve close teamwork with other staff members to administer behavior tests and to perform immunohistochemical analyses of molecular and structural components of the rodent brain. While the majority of skills and techniques will be learned on the job, basic lab experience in bench chemistry and standard molecular assays will be highly desirable. Secondary job responsibilities will involve general lab maintenance and other duties necessary to the normal operation of a laboratory, as well as assisting in institutional oversight protocol submissions and coordinating vivarium re-charge accounts. The successful candidate will exhibit a high degree of maturity, organizational skills, good physical health and the ability to work with a variety of different people Expectations: Due to the nature of ongoing experiments, flexibility in the work schedule is a must, as some experiments will require work at either abnormal hours or over weekends. Our studies primarily involve analyzing the effects of ionizing radiation on animals, and applicants should be aware that their job duties will involve extensive animal work (mice). All studies performed will be in accordance with UCI safety and institutional animal (IUCAC) approval standards. The candidate must also acknowledge up front, that this research position is funded exclusively by extramural grants from the NCI, and will be subject to termination at the PI’s discretion based on any change in the disposition of these extramural funding sources. This position represents a unique and exciting opportunity to participate in state of the art translational research program aimed at elucidating the mechanistic basis of radiation effects on the brain.
Compensation Range:
$18.47 – $21.41
Department Website:
http://www.radonc.uci.edu/
Required:
Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and one year of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. Willing to work “off” hours. Basic laboratory experience.
Preferred:
Willingness to travel and work with animals, immunohistochemistry, microscopy.
Final candidate subject to background check. As a federal contractor, UC Irvine is required to use E-Verify to confirm the work status of individuals assigned to perform substantial work under certain federal contracts/subcontracts.
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.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500.
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