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San Diego Supercomputer Center · 4 hours ago

Laboratory Associate - 137048

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$22.03/hr - $25.90/hr

2+ years exp

The San Diego Supercomputer Center is part of UC San Diego, a prestigious institution for education and biomedical research. They are seeking a Laboratory Associate who will assist with research experiments, manage mouse colony maintenance, organize supplies, and maintain laboratory equipment.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Perform operational level work with complex tasks in research laboratory

Assist students and postdoctoral students with research experiments

Assist with general mouse colony maintenance

Help order and organize supplies

Maintain equipment

Manage files & documents

Other duties assigned as needed

Qualification

Laboratory experienceMouse colony managementLaboratory techniquesMS Office proficiencyOrganizational skillsEnthusiasm for learningInterpersonal communicationDetail-orientedConfidentiality

Required

Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and two years of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences and one year of laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position

Enthusiasm for learning and genuine interest in scientific research. Ability to learn new skills, research methods, and scientific principles. Ability to take direction, be detail-oriented and follow step-wise instruction

Demonstrated ability to work independently or collaboratively on a research project. Ability to maintain a high level of motivation to contribute to cutting edge research, and seek and learn new experimental methods as required

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in matters related to work

Demonstrated experience and skill with MS Office programs, file-making, spreadsheet, and graphics software; willingness and ability to update and increase PC skills and knowledge as needed

Demonstrated excellent organizational skills including ability to keep clear and accurate records, organize a varied workload, and give oral presentations on the progress of research

Demonstrated successful, positive interpersonal oral and written communication skills using tact, diplomacy, discretion, and flexibility with diverse personalities and situations. Skill to interact effectively with faculty, academics, students, and staff including those of diverse ethnicity, culture, and foreign nationals

Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment and techniques. Skill, ability and willingness to learn new laboratory techniques and use of new lab equipment rapidly and as needed