Laboratory Assistant 1

Laboratory Assistant 1

Part-time (50%) position in the laboratory of Associate Professor Maxwell Wilson. The Lab Assistant 1 provides routine operational and administrative support to a research laboratory. Responsibilities focus on maintaining basic laboratory functions, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, and supporting day-to-day lab operations.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a laboratory, technical, or operational support role (1 year or less)
• Ability to follow written protocols and safety procedures
• Basic familiarity with laboratory environments and equipment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently on routine tasks
• Clear communication skills and ability to coordinate with laboratory staff
• Basic computer skills, including email and ordering systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree or coursework in a scientific or technical field
• Experience with ordering systems, inventory management, or laboratory environments is beneficial

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Satisfactory criminal history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

• 75% Laboratory Management - Maintains general laboratory organization and cleanliness. Manages laboratory waste streams, including chemical, biological, and sharps waste, in accordance with EH&S guidelines. Maintains liquid nitrogen (LN2) tanks, including monitoring levels, coordinating refills, and following safe handling procedures.
• 15% Procurement - Orders laboratory supplies and consumables and maintains inventory levels Coordinates with vendors, facilities, and EH&S as needed
• 10% Record keeping - Assists with basic laboratory documentation and record keeping. Supports onboarding logistics for new laboratory members as needed

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Reasonable Accommodations: The University of California endeavors to make accessible to any and all users.