Lab Assistant I - Neurology (Limited)

Job PostingWork Location: Los Angeles, CA, USAWork Schedule Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00am - 12:00pmSalary Range: $27.04 - 32.31 Hourly Employment Type 4 - Staff: Limited Duration 1 year Job # 32805Primary Duties And ResponsibilitiesHourly Salary Range: $27.04 - $32.31Job QualificationsRequired:Ability to accurately prepare tissue-culture media and reagentsAbility to culture cells and avoid contaminationAbility to count cells and plate in 96-well platesAbility to differentiate cells into a neuronal phenotypeAbility to accurately prepare solutions of small-molecule drug candidates and negative-control solutionsAbility to add compounds gently to cultured neurons without disrupting the neurons.Ability to measure cytotoxicity using chromogenic or fluorogenic assays.Ability to tabulate results accurately and present them verbally in a comprehensive presentation to the postdoctoral fellow and principal investigatorMacintosh skills and experience with Microsoft Office software, and GraphPad programsKnowledge of standard laboratory equipment, supplies, and cells to maintain inventory and stockExperience with neurologic diseasesExcellent verbal and written English skillsPrefered:B.S. or B.A. in biology/biochemistry/Neuroscience