Lab Assistant II - 138223

Under direct supervision, act as a project level assistant to the Lagrangian Drifter Laboratory.

• Perform project level inventory audits, document project space allocation and planning discussions, and communicate using reports, slides and dashboards. Report on project costs/stock levels during weekly lab meetings with PI.

• Explore domestic and international storage and logistics opportunities, and facilitate day-to-day project-level activities of the Lagrangian Drifter Laboratory.

• Generate reports on inventory used, cost, labor time and implied cost per project.

• Prepare project documents for end-users, fabrication supply audits, and reconcile records in support of scientific research equipment fabrications.
• Input project metadata.

• Communicates errors, issues and urgent statuses directly to senior engineering staff or PI.

• Participates in deployment opportunity identification and maintains communication with volunteer deployment parties to identify opportunities and prepare deployment opportunity documents for PI review.

• Assist with general lab maintenance, ensuring space is clean, safe and orderly. Perform proper storage and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials according to University Policy.

• Keep informed of updates on safety policy and procedures and assist with ensuring Environmental Health and Safety compliance.

• Communicate, coordinate and discuss weekly project schedules with senior engineering staff, liaise with technical/fabrication staff, and report directly to the senior engineering staff and to the PI.

• Graduation from a high school or GED and three years of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in physical science or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties assigned to the position.

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with scientific, technical, and administrative personnel.

• Proven ability to work in a team environment, excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to work with a diverse group of people, to communicate clearly/effectively, and to demonstrate tact and diplomacy.

• Ability to maintain the organization of laboratory supplies, equipment tools, and documentation in support of oceanographic research.

• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to read, interpret and apply protocols for transportation of oceanographic research equipment to the port of call.

• Ability to work in a research laboratory environment in adherence with established protocols.

• Ability to accurately maintain lab records with strict attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently. Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to develop, follow, and trouble-shoot established lab protocols and lab procedures with direction from senior staff.

• Willingness to learn new skills.

• Ability to communicate weekly work schedule with the technical/fabrication staff, Sr. Engineer and PI.

• Experience working in activates adjacent to the design, fabrication and testing of research equipment

• Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

• Must be willing and able to travel to various locations (local/national/international) for field-based work.

• Must be willing to work near hazardous materials, such as Lithium Batteries. May be required to work near curing epoxy and urethane.

• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

• Must have a valid passport for international travel.

• Must be able to obtain certification to operate a Fork lift.

• Must have access to reliable transportation.

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