Lab Assistant 3

Position Number: 41154258

Payroll Title: LAB AST 3

Job Code: 009602

Job Open Date: 02/14/25

Application Review Begins: 03/04/25

Department Code (Name): MSII (MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE)

Percentage of Time: 100

Union Code (Name): TX

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS

Salary Grade: STEPS

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $25.51/hr. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $25.51 to $30.37/hr.

Work Location: MSRB 1004

Working Days and Hours: M to F variable

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: N/A

Special Instructions:

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement:
The Marine Science Institute ranks internationally as a leader in marine and environmental research. Its researchers stand at the forefront of their fields, regularly redefining our current knowledge of marine science and policy. Over 300 research projects funded by more than 80 awarding agencies with a value over $100 million in extramural and intramural funding are administered by MSI each year. Research at MSI spans 14 disciplines supporting research projects involving faculty, professional researchers, technical staff, graduate and undergraduate students. MSI provides educational outreach activities through the REEF (Research Experience and Education Facility) with 20,000 visitors annually.

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Brief Summary of Job Duties:
Under general supervision provide laboratory and field support for research studies on sandy beach invertebrate and surf zone fish communities and other nearshore and coastal habitats.

Required Qualifications:

• 1-3 years experience in and ability to perform quantitative ecological sampling of marine biota and process biotic samples in the laboratory.
• Experience in and ability to perform quantitative ecological sampling of marine biota and habitats. Experience conducting quantitative field surveys of biota of sandy beaches and surf zones.
• Taxonomic knowledge of local marine flora and fauna and ability to identify fish, invertebrates and marine algae in the field and laboratory.
• Experience processing quantitative samples of marine invertebrates and other organisms in the laboratory.
• Ability to accurately record and perform QA/QC on data from field observations and laboratory samples.
• Ability to work in challenging weather conditions in exposed locations to perform field research duties.
• Ability to perform data entry and basic statistical analyses of community and population data.
• Two years of relevant laboratory and field research experience and college courses in ecology, biology, and natural sciences; or equivalent combination.
• University Research Diver Certified (AAUS) to 30 feet Upon Hire.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Satisfactory conviction history background check
• Work hours will vary due to field surveys with long days and also possible weekend hours. University Research Dive Certification (AAUS) to at least 30 feet depth IACUC training required
• Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

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 allegation 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

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

• 50% Assist with field research on surf zone fish and beach biota - Under general supervision assist with research survey activities including setup and takedown of sampling gear and performing replicated surveys. Identify and measure biota and habitat characteristics and record data under general supervision. Clean up, repair, pack and transport sampling gear.
• 30% Assist with data entry for surf zone and beach research surveys and samples - Under general supervision, scan and enter data from field surveys and laboratory samples in standard data forms and assist with QA/QC of datasets.
• 20% Assist with processing of biotic samples in the laboratory - Under general supervision process and identify quantitative samples of marine invertebrates and other organisms in the laboratory.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.

As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit:

* UC Santa Barbara COVID-19 Information - https://www.ucsb.edu/COVID-19-information
* University of California Policy on Vaccinations - https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy

*Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

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UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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