Laboratory Assistant - Anesthesiology - Hybrid

Laboratory Assistant - Anesthesiology - HybridThe Department of Anesthesiology's Brain Mechanisms of Pain and Health Laboratory is seeking a Lab Assistant to help collect data for ongoing studies examining the effects and mechanisms supporting psychedelics and mindfulness meditation on health. The Lab Assistant will assist with basic laboratory operations, organize, work with healthy and chronic pain patients assisting with psychophysical, brain imaging, and pharmacologic studies as directed. Assigned duties and responsibilities include routine laboratory maintenance, assisting with psychological and psychophysical methodologies. Lab Assistant will assist with adhering to IRB protocols, collect human data, and assist with behavioral interventions ensuring accurate collection of data.This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite in La Jolla and remote.Minimum QualificationsGraduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and one year of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Knowledge of psychology, neuroscience, human biology, and pre-medicine.Knowledge of safe human testing procedures (CITI training; experience with IRB).Ability to follow written and verbal directions.Knowledge of personal computer programs including word processing, basic computer coding, SPSS, Word, Excel, and Unix.Ability to adhere to established UCSD guidelines for safety and environmental issues.Must be able to work effectively with human volunteers and patients.Requires a thorough understanding of laboratory principles including knowledge of safe laboratory process and procedures. Familiarity with specimen processing, labeling, centrifugation, and sample storage according to biosafety and regulatory standards.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to establish trust and rapport with participants and respond with sensitivity and awareness to participant needs.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to maintain accurate documentations and records.Demonstrates the ability to assist with participant recruitment, including prescreening and scheduling.Experience with data collection, entry, or database management in REDCap or similar systems.Preferred QualificationsExperience with psychedelic research.Certified fMRI technician and/or experience working in an fMRI setting.Experience collecting or handling biological samples (e.g., blood, saliva, or urine) in compliance with CLIA, HIPAA, and institutional policies.Experience working with electroencephalogram (EEG).Special ConditionsEmployment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.Must be willing to work with hazardous materials.