Laboratory Assistant

Posting Details

About WesternU

As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture.

At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction : a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of WesternU. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others.

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Posting Details

Position Title

Laboratory Assistant

Position Control Number

T01686

Type of Position

Temporary / Contract

Position Status

Full-time

Department

1701-College of Veterinary Medicine

Campus

Western University Campus-Pomona, CA

Position Location

Job Summary

Primary Purpose : Summer Research Assistant for CVM SARE project

Lab Assistant will report to Dr. Jose Peralta, College of Veterinary Medicine. Work will involve travel to dairies, collection of samples including colostrum, transport of samples to lab, microbiological analysis of samples, project coordination, data entry and management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Individuals must possess knowledge, as well as the following skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Basic and advanced laboratory knowledge & skills, including PCR. Western blotting, SDS-PAGE gels, expression and purification of His-tagged proteins, Gene cloning, Mammalian cell culture.
• Basic skills in the use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint..
• Ability for logical, independent problem solving, and attention to detail and process
• Knowledge of medical and microbiological terminology.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Essential Job Duties

Key Responsibilities

Travel and field collection of samples

Key Responsibilities

Sample handling, purification of DNA.

Key Responsibilities

PCR, gel electrophoresis

Key Responsibilities

Project management and scheduling, ordering of supplies within the budget promptly at the request of the investigator. Keep supervisor and investigator appraised of items which need to be stocked for laboratory inventory.

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Work Schedule

Hours will vary

Working at WesternU

We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and / or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable.

We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally,

Expected Pay Scale

Minimum

$17.00

Maximum

$21.00