"Lab Assistant 2"

Job Details

Department Summary The Department of Physics and Astronomy consists of faculty, undergrads and graduate students, academic researchers, scientists, staff and postdocs. Our department is located in Knudsen Hall, the Physics & Astronomy Buildings, the Planetarium (located in the Math Sciences Building), the Science and Technology Research Building (STRB) and a portion of Kaplan Hall (Division Mechanical Shop) totaling approximately 155,000+ square feet and an asset total of $11M.

Position Summary The Department of Physics & Astronomy is in search of a Laboratory Assistant 2 to support our Basic Plasma Science Facility (BAPSF) and Large Plasma Device Lab (LAPD) housed in the Science & Technology Research Building (STRB). This is a full-time position eligible for full benefits. The incumbent will collaborate with faculty, staff and students as well as other business partners across UCLA. Please visit our website to learn more.

Salary & Compensation *UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Laboratory Experience 2 years of Laboratory Experience (Required)
• Electrical Systems Ability to work with electricity (110 and 208 volts) (Required)
• HVAC Ability to repair HVAC equipment if needed. (Preferred)
• General knowledge of basic laboratory apparatus and sensitive research apparatus and set-up or work experience in that area. (Required)
• Proficient in general computer use. (Preferred)
• Ability to operate drill press. (Required)
• Able to operate small electrical hand tools. (Required)
• Ability to drive electric forklift. (Preferred)
• Ability to maintain labs mechanical pumps by checking oil level and bring them up to speed. (Required)
• Ability to monitor the compressed gas usage on the labs Laser systems (Required)
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. (Required)
• Ability to take directions and follow tasks through to completion. (Required)
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff, researchers, students and visitors in the department. (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations High School Diploma or equivalent experience / training (Required)

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