Chesler Lab Technician

Company: University of California - Irvine
Location: Irvine
Posted on: September 4, 2024

Job Description:

Who We Are

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 .The UCI Edwards Lifesciences Foundation, Cardiovascular Innovation and Research Center (CIRC) is an academic-based research and training center housed within the Henry Samueli School of Engineering at the University of California, Irvine.We aim to accelerate advances in cardiovascular health and health equity. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) the Chesler Lab Technician will perform routine tasks for the laboratory, which includes performing regular administrative duties, lab maintenance, and assisting with supervised experiments. This position will include purchasing and stocking of research supplies, ensuring operation of CO2 tanks, incubators, and similar daily use equipment. The technician will assist with cell culture, animal husbandry, and experimental methods such as protein assays, qPCR, and histology. This position performs routine tasks including but not limited to: attending staff meetings; updating/distributing lab protocols, SOPs; preparing solutions; adhering to all experimental protocol and good laboratory practices; maintaining safety training and safe work procedures; lab maintenance including supply inventory, routine equipment maintenance, cleaning and organizing lab spaces and materials; and performing other duties as assigned. The Chesler Lab Technician must be able to work under supervision after working under close supervision during the initial assignment of tasks. Must be able to work as part of a team.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit https://engineering.uci.edu/



Your Role on the Team

• Must have the ability to work under supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to adhere to all experimental protocol and good laboratory practices.
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain safety training and safe work procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Skill and/or knowledge of biology and chemistry fundamentals and laboratory techniques at the community college level or above.
• Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with lab members, and CIRC staff, faculty, students.
• Ability to learn to follow/update/distribute lab protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to learn to regularly conduct lab maintenance including supply inventory, routine basic equipment maintenance, and cleaning and organizing lab spaces and materials. Required
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.
• Possess at least an associate's degree.
• Interest to work in a biomedical research setting. Experience in animal handling. Preferred
  What It Takes to be Successful
  
  Total CompensationIn 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 and .
  The expected pay range for this recruitment is $22.66- $23.99 (Hourly).
  
  
  
  Preferred:
  • 1-3 years
    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 EnvironmentThe 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 EvaluationDetails of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page -
        
        
        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.
        
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        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.
        Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
        
        Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

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