Nematology Lab Assistant - Research & Microbe Support

University of California, Riverside; California (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The Yang Lab at the University of California, Riverside is seeking a part-time (80%) Lab Assistant to start in October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is initially for a ten-month term, with the possibility of renewal depending on funding, lab needs, and performance.

The Lab Assistant will provide research support for two ongoing projects involving nematophagous fungi and beneficial soil bacteria.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma.
• Bachelor of Science degree
• Minimum of 2 years of college education or laboratory working experience
• Minimum of 0.5 years of experience working in nematology or microbiology laboratory
• Experience with microbial (bacteria and fungi) culture maintenance
• Experience with plant parasitic nematode cultures maintenance
• Skillful with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Adobe PDF softwares.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated background in, and passion for, research in nematology or related fields

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the nematode, plant, microbes, planting materials for the projects.
• Conduct the experiments of the projects and keep good records of procedures and data.
• Contribute to data entry and analysis to ensure rigor and reproducibility.
• Collaborate with the Lab Specialist and researchers on daily/weekly work planning.

Skills

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Research interest nematology

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor of Science

Tools

Excel

Word

Adobe PDF

Job description

The Yang Lab at the University of California, Riverside is seeking a part-time (80%) Lab Assistant to start in October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is initially for a ten-month term, with the possibility of renewal depending on funding, lab needs, and performance.

The Lab Assistant will provide research support for two ongoing projects involving nematophagous fungi and beneficial soil bacteria.