Lab Assistant 1 (9605C) - 68528 About Berkeley
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Departmental Overview
The Henry Wheeler Center for Emerging & Neglected Diseases (CEND) was established as a multi-disciplinary research unit in 2008, with the support of a generous donation by Henry H. "Sam" Wheeler, Jr. The mission of CEND is to help the University of California, Berkeley make innovative and substantial contributions to the global response to emerging and neglected infectious diseases. We at CEND believe that by educating potential innovators, connecting researchers from diverse disciplines, and investing in research, we can help the best and brightest minds at UC Berkeley access the resources they need to make meaningful and innovative contributions to our scientific understanding and ability to combat emerging and neglected diseases.
Position Summary
Responsible for laboratory duties including assisting with planning, execution and data collection for a research project and work under close supervision.
Responsibilities
Assisting with laboratory management and supporting scientific investigations and experiments. Recording and analyzing data. Collecting, preparing and/or testing samples. Presenting results to senior staff. Writing reports, reviews and summaries Keeping up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments.
Required Qualifications
Working knowledge of research function. Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing. Ability to assist with research experiments under supervision. Ability to follow instructions, attention to details. 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.
Salary & Benefits
This is a 10-month, non-exempt temporary position at 75% (30 hrs a week). This position is paid hourly.
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 salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $19.15 (Step 1) - $22.16 (Step 5)