Temp Lab Assistant I: Research Lab Support

University of California, Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 37,250 - 44,510; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Merced invites applications for a laboratory support role in teaching and research laboratories. The position involves preparing media, reagents, and solutions, setting up demonstrations, preparing filters, and performing routine analyses while maintaining a clean, safe environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, plus lab experience or related coursework, strong organizational and teamwork skills, data entry ability, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment and keep laboratory stocked.
• Team-oriented with demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a team.
• Effective interpersonal skills to collaborate with faculty, staff and students.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate field/lab usage and assignments.
• Maintain accurate database files and records.
• Word processing using Microsoft Word and data entry on PC and/or Mac.
• Knowledge of routine maintenance and proper use of laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare standardized media, reagents and solutions for clinical, research or teaching use.
• Set up simple apparatus for classroom demonstrations or laboratory experiments.
• Prepare bacterial and viral filters and perform routine sugar analysis.
• Wash glassware using a mechanical dishwasher and manage cleaning steps.
• Clean and decontaminate radioactive glassware and equipment.
• Keep laboratory facilities clean and sanitary.

Job description

University of California, Merced invites applications for a laboratory support role in teaching and research laboratories. The position involves preparing media, reagents, and solutions, setting up demonstrations, preparing filters, and performing routine analyses while maintaining a clean, safe environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, plus lab experience or related coursework, strong organizational and teamwork skills, data entry ability, and proficiency with