Laboratory Assistant II: Teaching Lab Prep & Media

University of California, Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

Job summary

The University of California, Davis invites applications for Laboratory Assistant II to support the BIO 2L course in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics. Under supervision, you will prepare, operate, maintain, and sanitize instructional laboratories and prep areas.

Responsibilities include preparing standard media and reagents per protocols, maintaining supplies and equipment, processing biological waste, sterilizing materials, cultivating microorganisms, and readying

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory environment including preparation and maintenance of supplies, equipment, and workspaces.
• Experience operating autoclaves, sterilizers, and related lab support equipment.
• Ability to follow established lab procedures and safety protocols.
• Effective communication and ability to work with diverse faculty, staff, graduate teaching assistants, and students.

Responsibilities

• 40% - Laboratory media and reagent preparation.
• 40% - Laboratory maintenance and waste processing.
• 20% - Teaching laboratory preparation and support.

Skills

Lab experience

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Autoclaves

Sterilizers

Job description

The University of California, Davis invites applications for Laboratory Assistant II to support the BIO 2L course in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics. Under supervision, you will prepare, operate, maintain, and sanitize instructional laboratories and prep areas.

Responsibilities include preparing standard media and reagents per protocols, maintaining supplies and equipment, processing biological waste, sterilizing materials, cultivating microorganisms, and readying