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General Information

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Posted Date
08/12/2026
Salary Range: $27.54 - 33.13 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
32203

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Wells Lab in the Department of Human Genetics uses stem cell models to study gene-environment interactions in the developing human brain. The Lab Assistant II is expected to work independently and as part of the Wells Lab team, with minimal direct supervision following a training period.  An ability to perform multiple, detail-oriented tasks accurately, reproducibility, and efficiently is required.  Prior experience with cell culture and/or genomics library preparations is preferred. 


Salary Range: $27.54 - $33.13 Hourly


Job Qualifications

Required:

  • Knowledge of basic laboratory safety and protocol is highly desirable.
  • Skilled in working with basic laboratory equipment.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and work in a team environment.
  • Previous experience working in a laboratory setting. 
  • Knowledge of lab safety including use of biohazardous and chemical waste.
  • Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner.
  • Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.    
  • Must be responsible and able to work independently.
  • Willingness to work occasional weekends.
  • Hands-on experience with stem cell-derived neural progenitor and neuron induction techniques.
  • Hands-on experience with maintaining, expanding, and freezing human stem cell cultures and neural derivatives.
  • Hands-on experience testing human cell cultures for mycoplasma contamination.
  • Ability to work with multiple cell lines simultaneously.


Preferred:

  • BS in Biology or closely related field.


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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