General Information
| Job Description | LAB AST 3 | Working Title | Laboratory Assistant 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 009602 | Grade | |
| Department Name | Entomology - D01048 | Department Head | Richard Redak |
| Supervisor | Houston Wilson | Effective Date | 06/01/2023 |
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. This position is located at UC Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center (KARE) in Parlier, CA. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and three years of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences and two years of laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of 2 years of experience | Required |
License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
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| Valid Drivers License | Required |
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Independent collection and preservation of insect and plant material from field sites. Use of University vehicle may be required. | 30 |
| Advanced insect/plant identification (e.g. differentiating closely related species) and dissection (e.g. determining insect reproductive status) | 30 |
| Preparation and organization of supplies (e.g. coolers, collecting nets and vials, insect traps etc.) and equipment (e.g. all-terrain vehicles, trailers) for use in laboratory and/or field experiments | 10 |
| Establishment and regular maintenance of routine insect cultures (e.g. navel orangeworm, leaffooted plant bug) | 10 |
| Regular observations of more delicate and nuanced experiments | 10 |
| Formulation and storage of artificial diets (or plant material) for insect colonies, | 10 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Skills in field collection, preservation, identification and dissection of insect and plant material | Required |
| Ability to safely operate large SUVs, all-terrain vehicles, attach/detach/pull trailers | Required |
| Skills with insect colony maintenance, sanitation and diet preparation | Required |
| Knowledge to prepare and organize entomology lab and field supplies and sampling material | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
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 |