Laboratory Assistant (LAB AST 2)

Under the supervision of the Prep Laboratory Supervisor, the Laboratory Assistant II provides operational support for the BIO 2L course within the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics.

Responsibilities

• Preparing standard media and reagents according to established protocols
• Maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment
• Processing biological waste
• Sterilizing laboratory materials
• Cultivating microorganisms according to prescribed procedures
• Preparing laboratory classrooms for instructional activities
• 40% - Laboratory Media and Reagent Preparation
• 40% - Laboratory Maintenance and Waste Processing
• 20% - Teaching Laboratory Preparation and Support

Follows established methods and procedures and works closely with instructional and laboratory staff to ensure teaching laboratories are properly equipped and maintained for student use.

Requirements

• Experience working in a laboratory environment, including preparation and maintenance of laboratory supplies, equipment, and workspaces
• Experience operating laboratory equipment such as autoclaves, sterilizers, and related laboratory support equipment
• Ability to follow established laboratory procedures and safety protocols
• Effective communication skills and ability to work cooperatively with faculty, staff, graduate teaching assistants, and students from diverse backgrounds

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• No minimum education required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience preparing microbiological media and laboratory reagents
• Experience working in an academic teaching laboratory environment
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices and biological waste handling procedures
• Ability to learn, follow, and enforce University policies and procedures related to laboratory operations and safety

Pay

$27.10/hr. - $32.65/hr., bi-weekly

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Benefits

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee’s lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

This position is 100% on-site.