Research Associate - Chemistry Teaching Lab

Job

Location:

Santa Cruz

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

This position is based on campus and does not offer remote work.

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at UCSC is an inclusive, supportive, and innovative community whose common goal is to create new chemical knowledge and to mentor the best and brightest students who will define the next frontiers of chemical science. As chemistry is central to modern science and is crucial to creating new knowledge and improving human experiences, we are committed to delivering quality education in our undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and to groundbreaking research in biomedical and materials science.

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Under the supervision of the Instructional Labs Manager (Lab Instruction Supv
2), the incumbent will perform a wide variety of administrative and technical operations related to the general management and day-to-day operations of the Undergraduate Teaching Labs of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Primary assignment will be in the Natural Sciences II facility, which consists of 5 general chemistry labs, a stockroom, and 3 equipment rooms. The incumbent may also be called to assist if support is needed in the Thimann Labs building.

Budgeted Salary: $30.59/hour. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week:
  Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes:
  Day

Employee Classification: Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: RX Union

Job Code Classification: 009613 (SRA
1)

Travel: Never or Rarely

50% - Instructional Laboratory Duties

• Prepare materials and set up equipment and supplies for laboratory experiments in timely, safe, and economical fashion and/or oversee students who perform these tasks.
• Prepare and standardize reagents and solutions.
• Interact with faculty and TAs to work on and troubleshoot experiment problems.
• Set-up, test, calibrate and maintain (including minor repairs) laboratory instruments for instructional use.
• Maintain supplies and general reagent inventories.
• Communicate the efficient and safe use of hazardous materials to students. Clean and store equipment and materials following classes.
• Maintain order and cleanliness in the teaching labs and prepare solutions as needed.
• Notify students and instructors of the nature of any hazards in the lab and the safety precautions to take.
• Implement appropriate procedures to monitor and decontaminate equipment and laboratories.
• Clean or direct student employees to clean lab benches and wash glassware, thus keeping laboratories and lab prep areas clean and organized.

30% - Hazardous Waste Disposal and Maintenance

• Implement appropriate procedures for disposal of chemical waste.
• Organize and oversee hazardous waste collection, disposal and recordkeeping.

20% - Administrative Duties

• Train, assign work, and oversee student employees.
• Maintain laboratory chemical and equipment inventory.

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Knowledge of the general principles of chemistry and physics as attained through science course work leading to a bachelor's degree in chemistry or related area.
• Knowledge of Environment Health and Safety policies regarding lab safety, safe reagent handling and storage, and waste handling and disposal procedures as obtained in classes at UCSC or from a related area.
• A theoretical and practical knowledge of modern laboratory instrumentation including the ability to use, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform routine repairs in such instruments as…