Description
Job Posting Details
Payroll Title: Lab Assistant 2
Job Code: 009603
Job Open Date: 2/28/2024
Application Review Begins: 3/14/2024; open until filled
Department Code (Name): ICBT (Institute for Collaborative Biotechnologies)
Percentage of Time: 75%-100% variable
Union Code (Name): TX (Technical)
Employee Class (Appointment Type): Career
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS
Salary Grade: Steps
Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $21.47 to $25.29/hr.
Full Salary Range: Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $21.47 to $25.29/hr. The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $21.47 to $25.29/hr.
Work Location: BioEngineering 3209
Working Days and Hours: Monday-Friday; 30 hours/week variable between 8am - 5pm
Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits
Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement if applicable: n/a
Special Instructions
For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.
Department Marketing Statement
Located on the beautiful campus of UC Santa Barbara, the Institute for Collaborative Biotechnologies is a uniquely interdisciplinary, powerful alliance of Academia, Industry and the Federal Government. Led by the University of California Santa Barbara, in collaboration with MIT, Caltech, the Federal Government, and Industry partners, the ICB transforms biological inspiration into technological innovation. The department also manages standalone extramural awards from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and other federal and government agencies.
Benefits of Belonging
Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC and why You Belong at UC.
Brief Summary of Job Duties
The Plaxco Lab Assistant assists in biosensor development research. The main duties are to assist with and perform basic procedures for the development of new electrochemical aptamer-based biosensors and their adaptation to in vivo employment. To include, aptamer characterization and redesign, sensor optimization, in vitro test of performance. Secondary tasks are aimed at assisting with general lab functions including laboratory safety, ordering stocks, and equipment management.
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience in a lab environment or equivalent.
- Knowledge of molecular biology, chemistry or similar fields.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of laboratory procedures and safety requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in molecular biology, chemistry, or similar field or equivalent experience and/or training.
- Experience with in vivo experiments or biosensors (less than 1 year).
Special Conditions of Employment
- Satisfactory conviction history background check
- UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment
Job Functions and Percentages of Time:
60% Research Support Assist in biosensor development research. The main duties are to assist with and perform basic procedures for the development of new electrochemical aptamer-based biosensors and their adaptation to in vivo employment.
40% Lab Support and Maintenance Maintenance and ordering of laboratory stocks and assisting with equipment management and laboratory safety.
UC Vaccination Programs Policy – With Interim Revisions
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Interim Revisions.*
As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals** must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
For more information, please visit:
· UC Santa Barbara COVID-19 Information https://www.ucsb.edu/COVID-19-information
· University of California Policy on Vaccinations – With Interim Amendments https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy
*Note: The Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Interim Revisions was updated effective August 16, 2023. A systemwide review of this policy will take place in Fall 2023 with an expected issuance/effective date in early 2024.
** Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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