Seasonal Field Tech; LAB AST

Job Summary

The McLaughlin Reserve serves as an outdoor laboratory for research and teaching, with some indoor facilities and amenities. The candidate will work on plant-pollinator research and maintenance of wildflower ecosystems. Work will include data collection; data entry; maintenance of research tools, equipment, and sites; land stewardship for fuels management and ecological restoration. Work will occur primarily outside with some indoors and will include both low activity tasks requiring patience and focus as well as manual labor.

February 19, 2026 at 11:59pm

For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• No Minimum Education required
• Experience with software used for Data entry, Microsoft office programs
• Ability to learn to identify flora and fauna relevant to the work.
• Ability to learn data collection software for data collection in the field.
• Ability to work full days outdoors in wildlands.

• High School Diploma or above
• Basic knowledge of ecology and environmental science.

• 90% - Field Work in Research and Stewardship
• 10% - Data Entry

The UC Davis Natural Reserves - Bodega Marine, Jepson Prairie, Lassen Field Station, McLaughlin, Quail Ridge, and Stebbins Cold Canyon
-encompass over 10,000 acres and are part of the UC Natural Reserve System (NRS) administered by the Davis campus. These reserves provide research and instructional facilities for resident and campus-based faculty, researchers, and students. Primary research emphases are integrative biological sciences including but not limited to ecology, behavior, and conservation, with additional use from engineering, humanities, physical and social sciences.

• Salary or Pay Range: $25.00/hr.
  
  - $29.29/hr.
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  LAB AST 1
• Number of Positions: 2
• Appointment Type: Staff:
  Limited
• Percentage of Time: 100% - Fixed
• Shift (Work Schedule): 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Location: Remote Worksite (REMOTE)
• Union Representation: TX-Technical Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% remote

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Work Life and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

• Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven…