Laboratory Assistant II

LAB AST 2 (009603)

UCPath Position ID: 41042786

Position Description History/Status

For Reference ONLY - PeopleAdmin JA Number:

1140351

Approved Date:

7/21/2026 11:43:59 PM

Date Last Edited:

7/21/2026 11:43:54 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

8/14/2023

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1300O

Organization:

LETTERS AND SCIENCE                    

Division Code:

1330D

Division:

L&S LIFE SCIENCES                      

Department:

087500 - PSYCHOLOGY

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

41042786

Position Description ID

167842

UC Payroll Title:

LAB AST 2 (009603)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

TX: Technical

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40048176

Reports to Payroll Title:

Professor

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40041384

Department Head Payroll Title:

Department Chair

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigators (PIs) at UCLA's Anxiety and Depression Research Center (ADRC) and Culture and Anxiety Lab for Mental Health Advances (CALMA), the Laboratory Assistant will oversee and manage recruitment, attend weekly meetings, and maintain organization of a largescale NIMH-funded project which examines the efficacy of a mindfulness program in youth at risk for anxiety. This opportunity is ideal for individuals interested in gaining skills in clinical psychology research.

The UCLA Department of Psychology is an exceptional department known for its excellence in research, teaching, and service. With a distinguished faculty comprising more than 60 ladder rank members, it is one of the nation's top psychology departments. Its undergraduate program is the largest within the Division of Life Sciences and the UCLA College, with nearly 5,000 undergraduate students enrolled across three majors: Psychology, Psychobiology, and Cognitive Science and a minor program, Applied Developmental Psychology. The department also offers a comprehensive Ph.D. program with eight areas of study to approximately 200 enrolled graduate students.

Data Collection

A1. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigators, coordinate recruitment by acting as a liaison with local organizations, attending community events, and managing social media. (E) A2. Maintain working relationships with collaborators and act as liaison across stakeholder and investigator groups. (E) A3. Build and maintain databases. (E) A4. Enforce all regulations pertaining to various study requirements and conduct with respect to study participants, including assistance with IRB and NIH correspondence. (E) A5. Attend weekly meetings, take minutes, and track and follow-up on study progress (e.g., current goals, deadlines). (E) A6. Conduct clinical pre-screener and determine eligibility of participants. (E)

70%

Laboratory Support

B1. Monitor inventory of laboratory supplies and order office supplies as needed. (E) B2. Handle petty cash replenishment. (E)

30%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience conducting structured interviews.

Preferred

Experience with online questionnaire platforms such as SPSS and Qualtrics.

Preferred

Exceptional interpersonal/communication skills to build and maintain a positive working environment for all members of the research team; maintain positive working relationships with study participants to aid in retention.

Required

Ability to display sensitivity to clinical populations.

Required

Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding all participant information.

Preferred

Exceptional organizational skills, able to pay attention to detail.

Required

Ability to problem solve, anticipate potential problems, and offer solutions.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background 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.

CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

UCLA Campus (ADRC/CALMA Labs)

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

Bending/Stooping

X

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.