Field & Lab Data Technician

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 39,950; Part time

Job summary

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform standardized procedures in teaching or research laboratories, set up plots, collect data, and generate simple graphs and tables. The role supports field and lab activities across varied environments, emphasizing accuracy and careful data handling.

This limited-term appointment is 40% variable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED 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 experience.
• Experience with data collection and scientific studies.
• Experience using and reading maps to navigate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare field samples for microscope work, use microscope for limited analysis, such as counting; keep lab spaces clean and organized.
• Assist in data collection, enter data into Microsoft Excel for analysis and recording; monitor and ensure accuracy.
• Help set up field experiments.

Skills

Data collection

MS Excel

Maps navigation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years college in sciences

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform standardized procedures in teaching or research laboratories, set up plots, collect data, and generate simple graphs and tables. The role supports field and lab activities across varied environments, emphasizing accuracy and careful data handling.

This limited-term appointment is 40% variable.