"Laboratory Assistant (Temporary)"

About the Position

Please Note: Review of applications will begin on December 8, 2025.

This position is temporary through June 30, 2026, with the possibility of reappointment.

This entry-level position provides routine laboratory support for research at the Green Biome Institute (GBI). Under immediate supervision, the Laboratory Assistant I assists with collecting and organizing plant samples, preparing laboratory materials, maintaining a clean and safe laboratory environment, and supporting basic laboratory procedures that contribute to population genomics studies of California's endangered plant species.

Responsibilities

Laboratory Support for Green Biome Institute Projects

• Assist with the collection, labeling, and proper storage of plant samples from botanical gardens and field sites under the direction of faculty and staff.
• Prepare basic laboratory solutions and assist with routine procedures following established protocols.
• Assist with the organization, cleaning, and sterilization of laboratory glassware, equipment, and work areas.
• Support safe laboratory practices, including proper handling and disposal of laboratory waste and materials.
• Maintain orderly records and assist with entry of basic sample information into lab databases.

Laboratory Organization and Communication

• Assist with preparing materials such as specimen containers, labels, and logs for laboratory use.
• Help maintain laboratory supplies and inventory, ensuring materials are properly stored and available.
• Participate in internal laboratory meetings as needed to support ongoing projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to clean and care for laboratory equipment.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply elementary laboratory methods and procedures.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to attain precise tolerances and tolerances in conducting simple laboratory tasks.
• Ability to distinguish colors most frequently found in laboratory work.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Science.
• Knowledge of and working experience with collecting and organizing plant samples.
• Ability to use and learn modern office software.

Salary and Benefits

PLEASE NOTE: The starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $3,461.00 per month to $4,219.00 per month (Step 1 - Step 11).

Cal State East Bay offers a broad range of benefits that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement (CalPERS), 401k, 457, 403(b), dependent and health care reimbursement accounts, life insurance, vacation and sick, 14 paid holidays, one personal holiday and tuition fee waiver.

For more information on the benefits program, please visit our benefits website. The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of our benefits package.

This position may be eligible to participate in the Cal State East Bay hybrid telecommute program subject to management approval.

Classification

Laboratory Assistant I