LAB AST 2 (Lab Assistant)

Under direct supervision of the Lab Manager, provide animal care. Perform sample collection and processing, RNA/DNA extraction, prepare materials for necropsies and sample collection. Provide administrative support to lab manager, students and post-doctoral scholars.

THIS POSITION ENDS 4 MONTHS FROM DATE OF HIRE WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION. 

Position Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Carry 10-15 lbs. weight of water samples.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:

College level coursework in animal sciences, biology, genetics or related fields. 
Experience working in laboratory and animal research settings.
Experience in animal care.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

Excellent communication skills.
Good organizational skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:   

Experience in lab work, molecular biology and microbiology.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

Animal necropsies and care.

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