Lab Assistant 1

at  University of California San Francisco

Laboratory Assistant at UCSF Neuroscience laboratory in the Department of Ophthalmology. The focus of our research is to understand retinal and central processing deficits in eye disease and neurological disorders.
The Lab Assistant 1 will work closely with all laboratory members in various aspects of research, including assistance with ordering of supplies and maintaining laboratory inventory, and general oversight to ensure the smooth running of laboratory operations and organization. This individual maintains records and files pertaining to equipment, supplies, and lab compliance with regulatory agencies. This individual under supervision will assist with the preparation of data collection and assist with research as directed by Specialist and postdoctoral fellows.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
The salary range for this position is $19.43 - $22.49 (Hourly Rate).
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The UCSF Department of Ophthalmology is one of the leading ophthalmology departments in clinical care, training, and research nationwide. The Department of Ophthalmology is a one of the largest recipients of federal grant funds among peer departments and has been in the top 10 in NIH funding. Additionally, we have been the #1 recipient of the Research to Prevent Blindness funding nationwide with nearly $1.2 million granted in a single year. Overall, the Department has a wide-ranging portfolio of 60 active research grants.
The Department’s overall operating budget exceeds $40,000,000 per year. Ophthalmology conducts its patient care, teaching, research, and public service activities currently at multiple UCSF campuses: Parnassus, Mt. Zion, Veteran’s Administration Medical Center (VAMC), Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG), and Benioff Children’s Hospital at Mission Bay. The Department occupies over 60,000 of assignable square feet of space at various sites across UCSF campuses for research, academic and clinical activities. The Department supports 40 full-time clinical faculty, 12 basic scientists, 50+ volunteer and visiting faculty, 25 postdoctoral scholars, 20 residents and interns, clinical fellows, graduate students, visiting researchers, as well as clinic and research staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from, a high school or a GED 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 knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in science-related field
• Ability to work independently and/ or as part of a diverse team to determine priorities
• Ability to recognize irregularities and invalid results
• Ability to modify existing procedures and standardize new procedures
• Excellent verbal and oral communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Knowledge of experimental processes and protocols
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills ; Operate computer software including our database (with training) and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent time management skills
• Knowledge of animal behavior and care
• Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures
• Familiarity with UCSF IACUC protocols and procedures

Please refer the Job description for details