Field & Lab Research Assistant - Part Time

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant to support data collection for field and lab research projects in Ventura/Camarillo. The role involves preparing samples, following SOPs, and assisting in data entry and equipment setup, with a focus on accuracy and communication.

You will assist with field trials, sample shipping, irrigation assessments, and lab tasks while maintaining equipment and records.

Qualifications

• Coursework and basic understanding of the scientific principles behind research area.
• Ability to perform physically strenuous field activities in the summer heat.
• Ability to use data collection and measurement software, as well as Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Responsibilities

• 45% Collect and prepare samples for analysis. Support refining research protocols as assigned by supervisor. Perform one or more standard repetitive laboratory and/or field experimental procedures that require technical scientific knowledge and skills. Set up and assist in the design of establishing plots, work to coordinate applications, and maintain plots.
• 30% Collect and review data on established projects.
• 15% Assist with maintenance of laboratory equipment and supply inventory; keep records; order, store and dispense a limited variety of standard supplies for a complex laboratory.
• 10% Utilization of Excel, PowerPoint, Word and other tools to create reports. Provide initial data analysis to supervisor in a variety of reports, write results in clear concise manner.

Skills

Data collection

Lab procedures

Field research

Communication

Education

Coursework in science/principles

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant to support data collection for field and lab research projects in Ventura/Camarillo. The role involves preparing samples, following SOPs, and assisting in data entry and equipment setup, with a focus on accuracy and communication.

You will assist with field trials, sample shipping, irrigation assessments, and lab tasks while maintaining equipment and records.