Lab Assistant - University of California, Irvine

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The UC Irvine School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences is the first public pharmacy school in the Los Angeles-Orange County region. Its faculty and programs span a continuum from discovery, development, and delivery of new drugs, devices, and diagnostics all the way to optimizing medication therapy in patients and patient populations. The school offers a BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, MS in Pharmacology, PhD in Pharmacological Sciences, and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD.) As part of the Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences, we actively collaborate with schools and programs in medicine, nursing, and population, public health, and the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute to educate, train, and mentor the next generation of pharmaceutical scientists and clinical pharmacists. The school's mission is to be a driving force for advancing health and wellness of individuals and society.

The Atena Zahedi lab in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy Practice invites applications for an open Lab Assistant position. Our lab is focused on using innovative research approaches to advance translational research in neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, ALS, and Huntington’s disease. We leverage human genetics, mitochondria-based therapeutics, and human iPSC-based models to uncover disease mechanisms and new therapeutic strategies.

Under the direction and general supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Lab Assistant will work in collaboration with other lab members to conduct research using knowledge in biomedical sciences - biochemistry, neurobiology, cell biology, and/or molecular genetics. Design, organize, and conduct specialized experiments using established scientific protocols and procedures. The Lab Assistant will compile the research results which will be reviewed and approved by the Principal Investigator.

The primary focus of our research is to elucidate the pathophysiology of genetic diseases, especially neurodegenerative disorders, by working with human samples and human stem cell models. Our integrated approach combines wet and dry lab methods, leveraging cell systems, transgenic models, and computational biology, to identify and validate potential therapeutic targets.

Required:

• Experience in mammalian cell culture
• Experience in culturing human stem cells
• • Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience /training
• Experience in mammalian cell culture

Preferred:

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Special Conditions:

• Occasional weekend work

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include 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.

Conditions of Employment:

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

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

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

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.