Lab Operations Assistant (4482C), Energy Biosciences Institute - 57853 About Berkeley
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Departmental Overview
The Energy & Biosciences Institute (EBI) is a research and development organization that brings advanced knowledge in biology, physical sciences, engineering, and environmental and social sciences to address problems related to global energy production and climate change. EBI represents a collaboration between the University of California, Berkeley, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. EBI's multidisciplinary teams collectively explore total-system approaches to problems that include the sustainable energy production. EBI will educate a new generation of students in all areas of energy and serves as a model for large-scale academic-industry collaborations. EBI has three areas of emphasis that are critical to its mission: (i) Research; (ii) Education & Outreach; and (iii) Entrepreneurship.
Responsibilities
Support the management and operation of the startup incubator and recharge analytical facility. Perform daily scheduling, checks, and maintenance of lab equipment, ensuring proper documentation of service reports and developing maintenance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules. Perform the services that are provided to the user in the recharge analytical facility. Provide backup support to the lab operations manager for tasks when necessary. Understand operational laboratory workflows and successfully balancing routines tasks and ad-hoc work. Communicating lab safety and tenant concerns to manager. Collaborate with others to maintain the labs in a state of readiness for safety inspections. Monitor, maintain, and manage freezers and incubators, including tasks such as temperature monitoring, issue logging, regular maintenance, and organizing freezer space as required. Comply with all laboratory safety protocols, including, but not limited to, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), proper laboratory techniques, disposal of hazardous waste. Tracking that tenant space used matches space leased. Monitoring and resupply of essential lab supplies such as gas tanks and general supplies. Assist the Manager in the implementation of new processes, systems, and SOPs/guidance.
Required Qualifications
Strong attention to detail, resourcefulness, and good organization skills. Must be proactive, able to self-initiate, and capable of working independently and as part of a team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge of biological safety, chemical safety, and general laboratory safety. Time-management and multitasking abilities. Competency with computer skills, understanding basic IT Required concepts (hardware, software, basic networking), Google Suite. Skilled in practical, hands-on tasks. Able to lift 50 pounds.
Education/Training:
Bachelors in Science in related fields and/or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred Qualifications
Passion for resolving instrument problems, sometimes through taking apart instruments. Familiarity with analytical equipment such as HPLCs, GCs, ICs, FPLCs, Lyophilizers, etc. A strong interest in laboratory operations, along with a genuine desire to help and support customers. Able to interact effectively with a wide variety of people at all levels. Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a diverse population.
Education/Training:
Masters in Science in related fields and/or equivalent experience/training.
Salary & 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 salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $27.06 - $31.25.
This is an 18-month, 100% full-time (40 hours per week), limited (temporary) position that is eligible for UC benefits. This position is non-exempt and paid bi-weekly. This is a hybrid position, eligible for 5-10% remote capability.