Lab Assistant 3

Lab Assistant 3

Marine Science Institute

Summary of Job Details

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 yrs 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.

Days/Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm

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.

Application review begins 3/4/25

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu

Job #76367