Laboratory Assistant 2 - Ventura, CA, Job ID 82677
 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources | |||||||||
 United States, California, Alhambra | |||||||||
 Nov 23, 2025 | |||||||||
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Job Description
The main responsibilities of the Laboratory Assistants are to set up, evaluate, and analyze field and lab research projects; prepare samples or specimens for examination, processing, and evaluation as well as set up & maintain research equipment. Assist in the setup, maintenance, and evaluation of field research projects. Summarize and minimally analyze research data; and assist in the assembly, testing, and operation of complex laboratory equipment. Technical assignments at this level typically include duties such as: preparing samples for nutrient analyses, preparing complex reagents and media using basic ingredients, processing and testing field samples through sap analysis, preparing components required for media making, preparing field samples for examination by professional and/or academic personnel, preparing concentration specimens, collecting stem water potential measurements using a pressure chamber, evaluating plant and soil health using visual and laboratory methods, assist in experimental applications of registered chemicals to plants, monitoring insect pest populations, accurately weighing field yields using a harvest weigh cart, removing fluids and preservatives by pipetting and using solvents, assisting a team with harvest preparation and procedures, grinding tissues and placing in suspension, and dissecting plant and insect material exposing tissues for examination. This position is a career appointment that is 75% variable. Pay Scale: $23.22/hour to $25.06/hour Job Posting Close Date: Key Responsibilities:
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Special Conditions of Employment: Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited. As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs,as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
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The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) brings the power of University of California research and education to all 58 California counties. Through research and extension in agriculture, natural resources, economic growth, nutrition, and youth development, we work to improve the life of every Californian. Collaborating to solve problems. Connecting to serve communities. For over 100 years, our advisors, specialists, faculty and staff have been committed to connecting Californians to their land grant university. We are highly collaborative and mission-driven to promote the health and well-being of people and places across the state. We are also trusted partners with hundreds of community organizations in addressing California's most pressing challenges. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor. How to Apply
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