Lab Assistant 2 in the Moeller Lab
Earth Research Institute
Summary of Job Details
Serves as a general lab assistant. Performs tasks that support the operations of an ecology and evolution research lab. As part of a research team comprised of the principal investigator, postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, and undergraduate research assistants, maintains microbial cultures using sterile technique, conducts routine analyses, and prepares chemical reagents and media. Occasionally sets up complex laboratory equipment for measurements of photosynthesis and respiration by marine microbes, and performs protein and DNA extractions. Some maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies, such as keeping records, maintaining stocks of routine supplies, and checking and logging the performance of laboratory equipment such as growth chambers. Computer work involves entering and maintaining collected data, some graphing and supervised data analysis.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Biology
1-3 years General Lab experience
Related course of study, and/or relevant work experience
Special Conditions of Employment
This is a one year appointment and may be extended depending on funding.
Satisfactory criminal history background check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.
Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 8-5, Days and hours may vary
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.
Application review begins 10/9/25
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #81259
