"Lab Assistant I (Limited Pool)"

Hiring Range

The full salary range for this position is Step 1: $20.77 - Step 5: $24.09. The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is Step 1: $20.77/hr.

Job Closing Date

Review of applications will occur as openings become available. Candidates will be selected for temporary employment in various departments as positions become available. This position is reopened every six months so please re-apply if you remain interested in the position. This position will close on 6/30/2026.

These union positions are represented by the bargaining unit UPTE: Technical - TX.

Please note: These are temporary positions.

Remote/Hybrid eligibility: Dependent on openings.

About the Job

Under supervision incumbents perform operational level work in a teaching or research laboratory requiring delicate manual or manipulative skills in a limited variety of tasks but not necessarily a thorough understanding of the principles involved.

Incumbents prepare standardized media, reagents and solutions from formulas for clinical, research or teaching use; set up simple apparatus for classroom demonstration or laboratory experiments; prepare bacterial and viral filters; make routine sugar analysis and prepare solutions; wash glassware using a mechanical dishwasher with the responsibility for determining the number and sequence of steps in the cleaning process; clean and decontaminate radioactive glassware and equipment; and may in addition keep laboratory facilities clean and sanitary.

Qualifications

• High school or a General Education Diploma.
• One year of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Skill to organize and prioritize a diversified workload with attention to detail and multiple deadlines.
• Responsible for maintaining clean and safe work environment and keeping laboratory stocked.
• Demonstrated ability to function efficiently and well in a team environment.
• Effective interpersonal skills to establish & maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff and students.
• Demonstrated organizational skills for field / lab usage assignments and coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate database files.
• Perform word processing using Microsoft Word and data entry on PC and/or Mac.
• Responsible for maintaining clean and safe work environment and keeping laboratory stocked.
• Knowledge of routine maintenance and proper use of laboratory equipment.

Background Check

Background check will be required.

How to Apply

An online application is required for each position to apply. To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psc/ucm/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&JobOpeningId=83284&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=25&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant