Air Quality Lab Technician — Hands-on, On-Site

University of California, Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

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Job summary

University of California, Davis is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I to assist with routine laboratory operations, including receiving, inventorying, archiving and preparing aerosol filters for analysis. The role involves preparing filters for shipment, loading samples for analyzers, and documenting instrument operations in logbooks, while collaborating with Student Assistants and AQRC staff.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, ability to perform repetitive tasks, and strong

Qualifications

• Experience working in a high throughput production laboratory.
• Experience interpreting and implementing laboratory procedures.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with other laboratory personnel to establish and maintain a cooperative work culture.
• Fine motor skills to manipulate small parts in a fast-paced environment.
• Skills to meticulously perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time, to focus on a single task, and work under time constraints to meet deadlines with attention to detail and to notice small changes in instrument response.

Responsibilities

• 90% - SAMPLE PREPARATION AND ANALYSIS
• 10% - GENERAL LABORATORY TASKS

Skills

High throughput lab

Laboratory procedures

Interpersonal skills

Fine motor skills

Attention to detail

Job description

University of California, Davis is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I to assist with routine laboratory operations, including receiving, inventorying, archiving and preparing aerosol filters for analysis. The role involves preparing filters for shipment, loading samples for analyzers, and documenting instrument operations in logbooks, while collaborating with Student Assistants and AQRC staff.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, ability to perform repetitive tasks, and strong