Lab Assistant 1 at InsideHigherEd

Department SummaryThe UCLA Chemistry & Biochemistry Department has a tradition of excellence and is ranked among the best in the country, as evidenced by the quality of its programs, the caliber of its faculty, and the excellence of its students. The Department is a leader in cutting-edge research and innovative educational programs. Position SummaryThe Department employs over 50 professors pursuing research in all areas of chemistry and biochemistry. The goals of this research include synthesizing complex natural products and new nano-materials required to solve the many health and environmental crises facing our planet, and illuminating the molecular mechanisms that regulate the decoding of genetic information. Salary & Compensation*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. QualificationsKnowledge of Physical Biochemistry, molecular biophysics and computer programming in C, Julia, and Matlab. (Required)Working knowledge of Macintosh desktop computers and common associated software, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Adobe Illustrator. (Required)Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey research progress in a clear concise manner. (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal AffiliationsBachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry and / or equivalent experience and / or training. (Required) Special Conditions for EmploymentBackground Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. Schedule8 am - 5 pm Union/Policy CoveredTX-Systemwide Technical Complete Position Descriptionhttps://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Lab%20Assistant%201%20(TBD_940719)