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Lab Assistant 2 (9603C), Angelo Coast Range Reserve - 77779

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Departmental Overview

The Angelo Coast Range Reserve is an 8051-acre natural history reserve in Northern Mendocino County, 3 hours north of the Bay Area and a 30 minutes' drive from Laytonville. A site within the UC Natural Reserve System (UCNRS) managed by UC Berkeley, Angelo serves the mission of the UCNRS--to contribute to the understanding and wise stewardship of the Earth and its natural systems by supporting university-level teaching, research, and public service. The Reserve has rugged topography, and vegetation that grades from riparian alders through stands of old growth Douglas fir, coast redwoods and mixed hardwood-conifer forest to chaparral at the higher elevations.

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to assist with field sampling, lab work, and data entry for the Eel River Critical Zone Observatory. These duties require travel to a field location at the Angelo Coast Range Reserve. The incumbent is responsible for regular sampling of the Vadose Zone Monitoring system (VMS) installed at the Reserve. This involves preparing sampling supplies, collecting samples in the VMS, sorting and distributing collected samples to appropriate laboratories. Samples will be submitted for isotopic analysis and results tabulated and reported to Supervisor and placed on the appropriate Google drive.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 05/06/2025.

Responsibilities

• Conduct VMS ((Vadose Zone Monitoring) Sampling: Preparing sampling supplies, collecting samples in the VMS, sorting and distributing collected samples to appropriate laboratories.
• Prepare and wash bottles for field work.
• Collate and enter data, communicate results to project collaborators.
• Other duties as needed (check supply levels, attend meetings, etc.).

Required Qualifications

• Experience with data entry and MS Excel.
• Prior field work experience.
• Prior lab work experience, 1 year or more.
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of collaborative projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior field work experience (preferable in areas of hydrology and/or biogeochemistry).

Salary & Benefits

This is a 50% part-time (20 hrs a week) non-exempt career position, which is paid biweekly at an hourly rate and is eligible for UC Benefits.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted hourly rate that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $25.90 (Step 5).

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Driving Required

• Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

Other Information

This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Technical Unit (TX) between the University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/tx/index.html

• This is not a visa opportunity.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Misconduct

SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

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