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Laboratory Assistant 3
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29284964 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | $51,720 - $61,575 |
Position Information
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.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment.
Education
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 |
Licenses
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Valid Drivers License | Required |
Experience
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of 2 years of experience | Required |
Minimum Requirements
Skills in field collection, preservation, identification and dissection of insect and plant material
Ability to safely operate large SUVs, all-terrain vehicles, attach/detach/pull trailers
Skills with insect colony maintenance, sanitation and diet preparation
Knowledge to prepare and organize entomology lab and field supplies and sampling material
Ability to safely operate large SUVs, all-terrain vehicles, attach/detach/pull trailers
Skills with insect colony maintenance, sanitation and diet preparation
Knowledge to prepare and organize entomology lab and field supplies and sampling material
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview