Job Description:

Required Qualifications

Job Opening ID: 5400

Reports To: LAB RSCH SUPV 1

Working Title: Lab Assistant I

Department: MICROBIO & MOLECULAR GENETICS

Bargaining Unit: TX

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Code: 009605

Job Location: UCI Campus - Irvine

Percent of Time: 100%

Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F

Employee Class: Career

Position Summary:

The laboratory is involved with working on novel methods for controlling the transmission of vector-borne diseases, specifically malaria and dengue fever. In addition, they are working on the development of vaccines and drug targets for human malaria. The incumbent will provide assistance to the Laboratory Manager and principal insectary personnel, including maintenance of mosquito colonies used in experiments, care of vertebrate animals used to feed insects, as well as keeping records of experiments. The incumbent will work under direct supervision.

Compensation Range:

Hourly: $17.33 - $18.31

Department Website:

http://www.bio.uci.edu/

Required:

Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and one year of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. Willing to work with vertebrate animals used to feed mosquitoes willing to anesthetize and monitor vertebrate animals

Preferred:

Knowledge of mosquito care Knowledge of insectary practices

Final candidate subject to background check. As a federal contractor, UC Irvine is required to use E-Verify to confirm the work status of individuals assigned to perform substantial work under certain federal contracts/subcontracts.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy .

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500.

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