General Information
| Job Description | LAB AST 1 | Working Title | Laboratory Assistant 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 009605 | Grade | |
| Department Name | Entomology - D01048 | Department Head | Richard Redak |
| Supervisor | Sam Wilson | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Department Custom Scope
| Research projects in the Wilson Lab focus on the development and evaluation of integrated pest management strategies for deciduous tree and vine crops in California. Studies span multiple crops (e.g. pistachios, almonds, walnuts, figs, grapes etc.) and pests (e.g. leaffooted bug, navel orangeworm, walnut husk fly etc.) and experiments take place in a laboratory and/or field setting. Dr. Wilson works closely with a Staff Research Associate and Postdoctoral Scholars, who help coordinate all experimental activities, maintain communication with academic/industry collaborators, as well as facilitate the acquisition, organization and preparation of all lab and field supplies. Laboratory Assistants work directly with the Staff Research Associate and/or Postdoctoral Scholars, who provides guidance on what work activities need to take place within a daily and weekly schedule. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and 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 expericence; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of 1 year of experience | Required |
License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Valid Drivers License | Required |
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Setup and servicing insect traps at field sites. Use of University vehicles may be required. | 30 |
| Identification of basic insect and plant material from field collections | 30 |
| Recording basic observations of laboratory experiments | 10 |
| Various laboratory organizational and inventory tasks | 10 |
| Insect colony maintenance (replacing insect diet/food/water, cleaning cages) | 10 |
| Washing/cleaning laboratory dishware | 10 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations. | Required |
| Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position | Required |
| Ability to follow oral and written instructions. | Required |
| Skills to safely operate large SUVs, all-terrain vehicles, attach/detach/pull trailers | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Environment
Working Environment
| UC Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center (KARE) in Parlier, CA |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |