Laboratory Assistant (part time) - Santa Monica
Employer: UCLA Health

Location:2424 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, California 90403

Posted Date: 01-05-2022

Description:

Responsibilities

The UCLA Translational Oncology Research Labs is seeking to hire a part-time Laboratory Assistant to assist with the overall maintenance of the laboratory and office. Under supervision, you will assist with discarding laboratory biohazard waste and work with autoclave and DW machine. You will also be responsible for maintaining office files and database as well as screening and directing incoming laboratory calls. Job duties include; but are not limited to:
  • Store incoming lab shipments.
  • Maintain lab equipment inventory.
  • Receive laboratory and office orders.
  • Ship research samples/materials as needed.
  • Stock and distribute supplies for both laboratory and administrative office.
  • Responsible for picking up and delivering mail to and from Santa Monica and various UCLA campus locations.
  • Assist with various lab/office repairs.
  • Prepare office and laboratory order forms as needed.
  • Check deliveries against packing slips and purchase orders to ensure that all items have been received. Follow up on back orders or any discrepancies.
*This is a part-time, 50%, limited position that may convert to career.*
Qualifications

Required:
  • Ability to place and receive orders with accuracy.
  • Ability in maintaining proper usage of laboratory equipment.
  • Skill in using computer and Excel software to update inventory control.
  • Ability to communicate well and work as a team.
  • Organizational skills to stock laboratory and office supplies to perform inventory.
  • Knowledge of the ordering system with regards to calling in orders to vendors and reconciling shipments and purchase orders.
Preferred:
  • Knowledge of Biohazardous materials and how to discard them

UCLA 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, or protected Veteran status.