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General Information

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, between 8 am-4:30 pm, 2-4 hrs per day, as needed
Posted Date
05/05/2026
Salary Range: $17.9 - 47 Hourly
Employment Type
5 - Student: Casual/Restricted
Duration
Casual/Restricted
Job #
28498

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Semel Institute is seeking a motivated Student Researcher interested in gaining hands-on experience in a human genetics laboratory focused on the study of neurobehavioral traits and neurodevelopmental disorders. This entry-level role offers an excellent opportunity for students to build foundational research skills, contribute to ongoing studies, and learn from an interdisciplinary research team in an academic research setting.

This position is ideally suited for students with Work-Study eligibility.

Hourly range: $17.90-$47.00

Job Qualifications

Required:

  • At least sophomore standing in the life sciences at an accredited four-year college.
  • Registered UCLA student
  • Ability to communicate well and follow instructions.
  • Ability to perform simple chemical calculations such as molarities and percentage.
  • Ability to handle repetitive tasks.
  • Organization skills
Preferred:
  • Detail-oriented
  • Experience with pipetting

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.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.