Temporary Lab Assistant 3 (9602C) - 65081

Temporary Lab Assistant 3 (9602C) - 65081 About Berkeley
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In the Department of Integrative Biology, we explore the diversity of life to understand our origins, improve our quality of life, and conserve our natural ecosystems. How is it, working from the same basic building blocks, that evolution has produced blue whales and blue cheese? Lichens and lyrebirds? Penicillin and pangolins? From the molecules that make up our DNA to the vast array of species that live and have lived on our planet, researchers in IB work worldwide in the field, in our world-class museums, and in pioneering laboratories, to drive breakthroughs in the natural sciences.
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Position Summary
Responsible for assisting the PI with laboratory setup, equipment setup and maintenance, data management, data entry, student training, and laboratory data collection. The position is for assisting with the initial setup of the laboratory at UC Berkeley.
Responsibilities
Responsible for purchasing, ordering supplies and repairs; organizes and sets up equipment. Manage work orders for standard maintenance and repair of equipment. Processing existing samples with existing protocols. Enters and organizes data into spreadsheets. Helps conduct marine ecological research conducting respirometry trials with invertebrates. Train students in use of equipment and safety protocols. Attend lab meetings.
Required Qualifications
Should display excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge of data management programs. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Ability to keep a detailed, organized laboratory notebook. A knack for creative approaches to solving problems. Excellent time management and organization skills. Basic knowledge of laboratory skills such as pipetting etc. Knowledge of data acquisition and analysis techniques. Ability to operate computer and other equipment in the office. Basic math and computer knowledge. Ability to perform multiple tasks independently.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Salary & Benefits
This is an approximately 4-month, non-exempt temporary position at 30% (12 hrs a week). This position is paid hourly.
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $24.65 (Step 1) - $29.33 (Step 5).