Laboratory Assistant 1 at University of California, Riverside – Riverside, California

Overview

Job ID 36859019
Category Science and Research
Organization College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences
Department Institute of Genomics Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $43,869 - $50,780
Date Posted January 16, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision Close Supervision
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

Under supervision receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet the goals. Typically works in a large or multi-facility laboratory(ies). Assists in the development and execution of major or multi-disciplinary research projects or instructional and experiment design. Identifies risks and responds accordingly. Under supervision, will assist in laboratory experiments and be responsible for ordering materials for the laboratory.The full salary range for the Lab Assistant is $21.01 - $24.32 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $21.82 - $22.58 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time.  Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.***Please note the realized minimum pay for this position will be $25 an hour.***

Requirements

Educational Requirements DegreeRequirementGraduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and one year of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.RequiredBachelor or Master's degree in related field. Preferred Experience Requirements ExperienceRequirementMinimum of 1 year of experience Required2 years of related lab experience Preferred Minimum Requirements Ability to work independently, skill in organization and attention to detail and strong communication and interpersonal skills. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated knowledge of standard laboratory techniques.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

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 categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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