Lab Assistant

La Jolla 9500 Gilman Drive, San Diego, CA 92037,

United States Payroll Title:

LAB AST 3

Department:

PSYCHOLOGY

Hiring Pay Scale $57,357 - $61,053/

Year Worksite:

Campus Appointment Type:

Career Appointment Percent:

100%

Union:

TX Contract Total Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday-Friday #139483

Lab Assistant Filing Deadline:

Wed 5/20/2026 UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply. UCSD Layoff from

Career Appointment :

Apply by 5/11/26 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants :

Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

The Department of Psychology (http://psychology.ucsd.edu/) consistently ranks among the top experimental psychology programs in the country. Currently there are 30 senate faculty, 5 adjunct professors, 5 research faculty, 25 staff and 65 graduate students. The department has over 50 active federal contracts/grants and gift funds. The annual expenditures total over $10 million across federal, state, and gift funds. Psychology faculty conduct research within four broad areas: Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience, Developmental Psychology, and Social Psychology. The department has a strong tradition of interdisciplinary research at UCSD, and many faculty maintain collaborative relationships with campus units including Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, UCSD's Medical School, Rady School of Management, and the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. Our forward-looking perspective and rich collaborative environment offers a unique opportunity for cutting-edge research that is changing the face of modern psychology. Under supervision, the Lab Assistant will be involved in research in the lab that is aimed at understanding the neural basis of natural behavior. Work in the lab combines studies of animal behavior with techniques for recording and quantifying neural activity in the brain. This position is for a person who will both be involved in managing the logistical aspects of the laboratory. The responsibilities of this position include overseeing the daily health and well being of two large (~200) animal colonies, coordinating all health care of both colonies with veterinarian staff, overseeing animal transfers within and between campuses, conducting behavioral experiments, training and managing undergraduate students, scheduling and performing surgeries and managing lab supplies. Those with experience in animal behavior and neuroscience, as well as working in high paced research laboratories, are well suited for this position. The nature of the work requires that the employee also be comfortable with wet lab and surgical techniques.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum two years of research experience working in an animal laboratory. Experience programming in Matlab. Experience maintaining and generating a filing and record system. Two years of College-level coursework in psychology, or in a related area. Interpersonal skills including appropriate interview techniques, diplomacy and confidentiality. Excellent organizational, scheduling, and record keeping skills. Experience interacting effectively with co-workers as well as subjects. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results. This position falls under CANRA requirements: duties require direct contact with invididuals under the age of 18.

Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range:

$57,357 - $68,236 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent:

$27.47 - $32.68 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy Abusive Conduct in the Workplace Job Details Date Posted 05/06/2026