Lab Technician II, Anesthesiology

Filing Deadline: Thu 7/9/2026

Payroll

Title:

LAB AST 2

Department: ANESTHESIOLOGY

Hiring Pay Scale: $26.23 / Hour

Worksite: Campus

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: TX Contract

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

Position Number: #140257 Lab Technician II, Anesthesiology

This position is located at the VAMC, in the Department of Anesthesiology Research Laboratory. Under supervision, the incumbent will assist with experiments and data analysis, perform basic laboratory operations, and organize and clean the lab as directed. Responsibilities include routine laboratory maintenance, applying safety requirements, preparing standardized solutions for experimentation, processing standard biochemical assays, maintaining and genotyping animal colonies, setting up rodents for experiments, and performing other related functions as required.

• High school graduation or General Education Diploma plus two years of laboratory experience, or two years of college including courses in Biology, Anatomy or Physiology and one year of laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical scientific knowledge and skills at the college lower division level, or equivalent knowledge through experience.
• Familiarity with scientific supplies and equipment, practical knowledge of wrapping instruments for sterilization, and operation of steam autoclaves.
• Ability to follow basic research protocols and follow instructions closely.
• Familiarity with calibration and maintenance of test equipment used in animal studies.
• Basic mathematical computations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, percentages).
• Proficiency with computers and software, including MS Office and statistical software.
• Understanding of laboratory safety and ability to work carefully with potentially harmful agents.
• Strong communication skills with colleagues and superiors.
• Knowledge of cleaning laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Ability to create spreadsheets to track and monitor laboratory supplies.
• Organized and able to perform in an organized manner during periods of data collection.

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.
• Willingness to work with hazardous materials.
• Willingness to work with small animals and rodents in a laboratory setting.
• Willingness to work at the VA Medical Center.

Annual Full Pay Range: $54,768 - $64,582 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $26.23 - $30.93. Factors include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.

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Applicable life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an 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 that determine that they committed any misconduct, or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.