General Information
| Job Description | LAB AST 2 | Working Title | Lab Assistant 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 009603 | Grade | |
| Department Name | Botany and Plant Sciences Dept - D01047 | Department Head | Patricia Springer |
| Supervisor | Chandrika Ramadugu | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Department Custom Scope
| The Ramadugu lab is focused on developing citrus huanglongbing (HLB) resistance through genome-assisted breeding. Under the direct supervision of the PI, Lab Assistant 2 is expected to assist in projects related to citrus breeding, molecular analysis of hybrid plants, metabolomics, and pathology experiments to understand the basis of resistance and identify markers associated with disease resistance. Management of various projects, handling standard instruments, data documentation, general lab maintenance, preparation of reagents, safety training and compliance, supervision of undergraduate students, and ability to work cooperatively with the team is expected. Citrus HLB experiments will be conducted in a contained research facility located in an off-campus location close to the University. The selected candidate will receive special training required to work at this facility. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and two years of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences and one year 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 |
| Bachelor?s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related science areas. Knowledge and abilities essential for successfully performing the duties assigned to the position. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience in general molecular biology methods | Required |
| Experience with extraction of DNA, RNA, conducting PCR | Required |
| Experience with data management | Required |
| Experience working with plant systems | Preferred |
License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| CA driver's license | Required |
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Batchelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular biology or a related discipline | Preferred |
Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Molecular Biology experiments: DNA extraction, RNA extraction, PCR | 30 |
| Breeding work during spring, genotyping, maintain breeding records | 30 |
| Data entry and basic analysis | 20 |
| Laboratory maintenance and safety: Perform routine laboratory maintenance tasks, including cleaning common areas, train undergraduate students in routine tasks, maintain inventories, prepare stock solutions, assist with ordering. Other tasks as required | 20 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Excellent organizational skills | Required |
| Attention to detail and lab safety | Required |
| Strong work ethic | Required |
| Effective interpersonal skills | Required |
| Ability to work independently after initial training | Required |
| Ability to troubleshoot | Required |
| Good time management skills and adaptability to changing work priorities | Required |
| Ability to demonstrate routine lab techniques to others in the group | Required |
| Demonstrated knowledge of standard computer operating systems and software | Required |
| Willingness to work in the greenhouse | Preferred |
| Interest in learning new techniques required for the project work | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |