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The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments within the School of Medicine with approximately 250 Faculty, 127 postdoctoral fellows (both MDs and PhDs) along with over 320 support staff (not including hospital staff). In addition, the Department has 68 clinical residents distributed across the Divisions. The missions of research, education and patient care are intertwined, and are integral to the goals of the department.

Under direct supervision, the Lab Assistant will provide support to the UCSD Biochemical Genetics Laboratory. This includes maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment, sample preparation, keeping the laboratory area clean and organized, and assisting with administration. The incumbent performs other duties assigned as needed.

• Graduation from high school or a GED and two (2) years of laboratory experience or two (2) years of college including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences and one (1) year of laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge in biology and chemistry. Ability to work with genetics or biochemical genetics.

• Experience working in a research lab environment and basic knowledge of biological terms. Willingness to follow step-wise experimental protocols. Skill and ability to keep accurate data.

• Ability to use basic laboratory equipment including balances and pH meters.

• General computer skills, to input data, store results and compute raw data. Knowledge of Access, MS Word and Excel.

• Knowledge in basic math for maintaining ledgers, income and expenditures reports.

• Willingness to become familiar with proper handling of chemical and biohazard materials.

• Organizational skills to login and report samples, order and maintain lab equipment and supplies.

• Willingness to adhere to established UCSD guidelines for safety and environmental issues. Ability to follow established Safety and Biohazardous Material Guidelines.

• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) needed to interact professionally and effectively in the work environment. Willingness to work with other staff members. Able to maintain phone etiquette, taking messages and not being intimidated by responding queries by phone.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

Pay Transparency Act Full Salary Range: $43,159 - $50,738 Annually

The University of California, San Diego is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position defined as the Expected Pay Scale. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity, relevant qualifications, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

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