Laboratory Assistant 2 - Orland, CA, Job ID 81741

Laboratory Assistant 2 - Orland, CA, Job ID 81741

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Job Description

The main responsibilities of the Laboratory Assistants are to set up, evaluate, and analyze field and lab research projects; prepare samples or specimens for examination, processing, and evaluation as well as set up & maintain research equipment. Assist in the setup, maintenance, and evaluation of field research projects. Summarize and minimally analyze research data; and assist in the assembly, testing, and operation of complex laboratory equipment.

Technical assignments at this level typically include duties such as : preparing samples for nutrient analyses, preparing complex reagents and media using basic ingredients, processing and testing field samples through sap analysis, preparing components required for media making, preparing field samples for examination by professional and / or academic personnel, preparing concentration specimens, collecting stem water potential measurements using a pressure chamber, evaluating plant and soil health using visual and laboratory methods, assist in experimental applications of registered chemicals to plants, monitoring insect pest populations, accurately weighing field yields using a harvest weigh cart, removing fluids and preservatives by pipetting and using solvents, assisting a team with harvest preparation and procedures, grinding tissues and placing in suspension, and dissecting plant and insect material exposing tissues for examination.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.

The home department for this position is UCCE Glenn County. While this position normally is based in Orland, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements for applicants living in the State of California at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University.

Pay Scale : $22.02 / hour to $23.28 / hour

Job Posting Close Date :

This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 10 / 24 / 2025.

Key Responsibilities :

45%

Prepare samples for analysis. Refine research protocol as assigned by supervisor. Perform one or more standard repetitive laboratory and / or field experimental procedures that require technical scientific knowledge and skills. Set up and assist in the design of establishing plots, work to coordinate applications, and maintain plots.

30%

Collect and review data on established projects.

15%

Ensure the laboratory equipment and supplies are maintained, keep records; order, store and dispense a limited variety of standard supplies for a complex laboratory. Set up and maintain equipment such as fume hoods, fans, emergency lights, water drains and special fixtures; and assist in the assembly, testing and operation of complex laboratory equipment.

10%

Utilization of Excel, PowerPoint, Word and other tools to create reports and newsletters. Provide analysis data to supervisor in a variety of reports, write results in clear concise manner.

Requirements :

• Coursework and basic understanding of the scientific principles behind research area.
• Ability to perform physically strenuous field activities (lifting, carrying, harvesting, soil sampling, etc.) in the summer heat.
• Ability to use specialized lab and field equipment, with training.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks carefully and accurately.
• Ability to safely and properly operate a pressure chamber.
• Ability to use plant sap analysis testing devices in a lab setting.
• Ability to use data collection and measurement software, as well as Excel, PowerPoint and Word in order to detail the measurement.

Preferred Skills :

Special Conditions of Employment :

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

To apply, please visit : https : / / careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu / psc / ucanr / EMPLOYEE / HRMS / c / HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&JobOpeningId=81741&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=17&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant

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