LAB AST 3 (Organic Chemistry Teaching Lab Assistant)

The Chemistry Department is a large and complex academic and research department located in the College of Letters and Science. The department has state and extramural funds with expenditures of approximately $28M annually including $8M in organized research. There are 33 staff members, 42 senate faculty, 4 continuing lecturers, many Federation appointees, Emeritus Faculty, Postdocs, Pre-Six Lecturers, and 250 graduate students and 750 undergraduate majors.

Under general supervision, provide support to the day‐to‐day management and maintenance of large teaching laboratories to accommodate and facilitate instructional laboratory operation in support of curriculum. Conduct standardized and recurring technical procedures, explore experimental methods, and oversee a diverse range of business operations.

Provide assistance to laboratory users including teaching assistants and undergraduate students in lab, keep records, order supplies for laboratory use, and assure availability of materials. Assist with set‐up and maintenance of laboratory equipment including testing and operation of laboratory equipment. Serve as night supervisor of student teaching assistants and undergraduate student workers, as needed. Clean and maintain student laboratories and preparation rooms.

Position Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physical Demands: Sit at computer and use mouse and keyboard for long periods of time. Work with frequent interruptions.
• Lifting Requirements: Lift, move and carry boxes weighing up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

·       Employee is personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines/instructions.

·       Work occasional overtime.

·       Work a flexible work schedule as we develop new laboratory sections.

·       The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:

·       Experience working in a laboratory, maintaining supplies and equipment, and providing assistance to users.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

·       Knowledge of general and organic chemistry consistent with upper division college level including but not limited to terminology, instrumentation, standard laboratory techniques and laboratory safety.

·       Skills to perform standardized and recurring technical tasks.

·       Communication skills to interact effectively with a diverse group of students and staff from differing cultures and backgrounds.

·       Ability to follow safety rules, protocols, and established practices.

·       Demonstrated organizational skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:   

·       Experience supervising students.

·       Experience in conducting standardized and recurring technical procedures, exploring experimental methods, and overseeing a diverse range of business operations.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

·       Ability to learn, follow and enforce University policies and procedures regarding laboratory safety.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

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