Job Description
General Chemistry Lab Assistant (LAB AST 3) Job Summary Under general supervision of the department Safety Manager and the General Chemistry Teaching Lab Staff Research Associate, provide support to the day-to-day management and maintenance of large Chemistry teaching laboratories to support the curriculum. Perform standardized and recurring technical procedures, field experimental procedures as well as a variety of business operations.
Provide assistance to teaching assistants and undergraduate students in labs, maintain records, order standard supplies for laboratory use, and assure availability of materials and supplies. Assist with set-up, operation, testing and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Serve as night supervisor of student teaching assistants and undergraduate student workers. Clean and maintain student laboratories and preparation rooms.
Apply By Date September 25, 2024 at 11:59pm Qualifications Minimum Qualifications For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license, certification and/or educational degree if required of the position. - Experience working in a laboratory including maintaining supplies and equipment and providing assistance to users.
- Knowledge of chemistry consistent with upper division college level including but not limited to terminology, instrumentation, standard laboratory techniques and laboratory safety.
- Skills to perform standardized and recurring technical and field experimental procedures.
- Communication skills to interact effectively with supervisors, co-workers and a diverse group of students from differing cultures and backgrounds.
- Ability to follow safety rules and enforce University policies and procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and ability to learn other computer programs as needed.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience supervising students
- Experience with Adobe Premiere or other video-editing software
- Experience with basic data analysis using R or Python
- Knowledge of University policies and procedures regarding laboratory safety
Key Responsibilities - 50% - ACQUISTION AND PREPARATION OF CHEMICALS, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT
- 30% - LIASON AND OVERSIGHT
- 20% - MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING OF STUDENT LABS & PREPARATION ROOM
Department Overview The Chemistry Department is a large and complex academic and research department located in the College of Letters and Science. The department has state and extramural funds with expenditures of approximately $28M annually including $8M in organized research. There are 29 staff members, 40 senate faculty, 4 continuing lecturers, many Federation appointees, Emeritus Faculty, Postdocs, Pre-Six Lecturers, and 250 graduate students and 800 undergraduate majors.
Position Information - Salary or Pay Range: $25.51/hr. - $30.37/hr.
- Salary Frequency: Biweekly
- Salary Grade: 193
- UC Job Title: LAB AST 3
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Career
- Percentage of Time: 100%
- Shift Hours: During Academic Year: Monday - Friday, 1pm - 10pm / Other Times: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
- Location: Davis, CA
- Union Representation: Yes - TX
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: On-Site
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- High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
- For eligible roles, UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
- Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
- Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
- WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
- On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
- Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
- Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
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Physical Demands - Lift, move and carry boxes weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Sit at computer and use mouse and keyboard for long periods of time.
- Employee is personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines and instructions.
- Work occasional overtime.
Work Environment - During the academic year work evenings and night hours (1:00 pm to 10:00 pm) to meet operational and supervisory needs. At other times work hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Restricted use of vacation during peak periods.
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Special Requirements This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
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