Lab Assistant ; Part-Time

Your Role on the Team

• In consultation with PI and senior lab members, conduct step‑by‑step optimization of animal behavior protocol.
• In consultation with PI and senior lab members, optimize and conduct automated tracking, storage, and monitoring of animal behavior videos using specialized scientific modules (Noldus Ethovision, Anymaze, Freeze Frame, etc.).
• Optimize and conduct dual/triple immunofluorescence staining, laser scanning confocal microscopy and 3‑D algorithm‑based volumetric quantification of confocal z‑stacks to acquire and analyze cellular and synaptic marker data.
• Perform intra‑cardiac perfusion of animal tissues, cryo‑preservation, and sectioning using cryostat.
• Collect and analyze animal behavior, confocal microscopy, cell culture, and biochemical data sets, and collate/organize data for statistical analysis.
• Laboratory maintenance, including working and standard solution preparation, conducting specialized molecular and cellular analytical techniques (cell culturing, ELISA, Western blotting, PCR/RT‑PCR, etc.).
• Small animal handling, dosing, animal care, major and minor survival surgeries (peripheral organ and intracranial surgeries).
• Small animal irradiation using specialized irradiation equipment.
• Optimize and conduct BLI and CT scanning techniques for in‑vivo tracking of tumors.
• Optimize the performance of computers used for data analysis, animal behavior, confocal microscopy, etc.
• Train and supervise undergraduate and graduate students to perform animal cognitive function studies.
• Train and supervise undergraduate and graduate students to perform cellular and molecular studies using animal and human tissues.
• Communicate students’ data and design student research projects with the PI.
• Collect and prepare data sets for presentation at scientific conferences.
• Collect and prepare data sets for scientific publications.

• Small animal handling, dosing, and animal care.
• Small animal cognitive function protocols execution.
• Small animal euthanasia and tissue collection.
• Basic cell culture maintenance and experiments.
• Basic molecular biology experiments.
• Animal behavior monitoring, acquisition, and data analysis using automated video tracking modules.
• Small animal imaging, including CT and BLI scans.
• Knowledge of data collation using MS Office, data analysis, and presentation of data.
• Ability to train and supervise undergraduate and graduate research students.
• Ability to collate and validate data for scientific dissemination.
• Prior experience in training undergraduate students and data analysis.
• Experience in immunofluorescence staining, laser scanning confocal microscopy, 3‑D algorithm‑based in silico analyses of confocal z‑stacks, and basic biochemistry techniques.
• A prior experience in animal handling, animal behavior experiments, and animal (mice) injections.

• Desired willingness to work flexible hours with occasional weekends.

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits, including 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.

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. All applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

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

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Anti‑Discrimination Policy.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824‑0500 or eec.

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