Staff Research Associate 2
- University of California Riverside
- Riverside, California
- Full Time
Staff Research Associate 2
Job ID:
Location: Main Campus - UCR
Schedule: 1PM - 10PM
Category: Science and Research
Salary: $60,301 - $97,008
Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%)
Organization: College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences
Department: Kathy Carrington
Application Deadline: July 7, 2025
Position Information:
The incumbent shall perform technical and administrative duties related to the support of undergraduate instructional laboratory courses CHEM 005, CHEM 001LA-B-C, and CHEM 008LA-B-C, and provide the same services when necessary for any other laboratory courses e.g. CHEM 125, CHEM 111, CHEM 140, CHEM 155, CHEM 166, etc. within the Department of Chemistry. Particular skills and responsibilities include detailed knowledge of laboratory courses; effective communication with supervisor, faculty, staff, teaching assistants (TAs), student helpers and students; ordering and receiving of chemicals, supplies (non-chemical), safety items (personal protective equipment, PPEs) and equipment for laboratory use; store chemicals based on their hazard categories, maintain equipment and facilities, prepare reagents and student samples; assist students and TAs at the stockroom counter; set up equipment and laboratories for each experiment; maintain equipment, laboratories and electronic records of supplies; create, update and maintain complete chemical inventories for all rooms under control of the stockroom; generate waste tag and enter waste pick-up information into the Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) online database as needed to ensure the safe and proper disposal of all chemical waste generated by the teaching labs; work as a team member; provide assistance to the teaching assistants in handling minor problems such as small spills; taking charge and informing the responding agencies in the case of more serious situations (such as student injuries). The incumbent advises teaching assistants regarding the proper procedures for laboratory experiments, as well as informing faculty and teaching assistants of any known or anticipated pitfalls.
Depending on the schedules of teaching courses, the incumbent will work 8 hrs in a day and the shift will vary depending on the priorities. The incumbent will work from 1 to 10 pm during the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer quarters and 8 am - 5 pm otherwise.
The full salary range for the Staff Research Associate 2 is $28.88 - $46.46 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $35.90 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.
Requirements:
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Educational Requirements
Experience Requirements
Special Conditions
Special
Minimum Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Information:
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.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
Job Description Details:
Job Description Details
General Information
Job Title
SRA 2 NEX Job Code
009617 Grade
Department Head
Kathy Carrington Supervisor
Pradip Bag
Department Custom Scope
The incumbent shall perform technical and administrative duties related to the support of undergraduate instructional laboratory courses CHEM 005, CHEM 001LA-B-C, and CHEM 008LA-B-C and provide the same services when necessary for any other laboratory courses e.g. CHEM 125, CHEM 111, CHEM 140, CHEM 155, CHEM 166, etc. within the Department of Chemistry.
Particular skills and responsibilities include detailed knowledge of laboratory courses; effective
communication with supervisor, faculty, staff, teaching assistants (TAs), student helpers and students;
ordering and receiving of chemicals, supplies (non-chemical), safety items (personal protective equipment,
PPEs) and equipment for laboratory use; store chemicals based on their hazard categories, maintain
equipment and facilities, prepare reagents and student samples; assist students and TAs at the stockroom
counter; set up equipment and laboratories for each experiment; maintain equipment, laboratories and
electronic records of supplies; create, update and maintain complete chemical inventories for all rooms under
control of the stockroom; generate waste tag and enter waste pick-up information into the Environmental
Health and Safety (EH&S) online database as needed to ensure the safe and proper disposal of all chemical
waste generated by the teaching labs; work as a team member; provide assistance to the teaching assistants
in handling minor problems such as small spills; taking charge and informing the responding agencies in the
case of more serious situations (such as student injuries). The incumbent advises teaching assistants regarding
the proper procedures for laboratory experiments, as well as informing faculty and teaching assistants of any
known or anticipated pitfalls.
Depending on the schedules of teaching courses, the incumbent will work 8 hrs in a day and the shift will vary
depending on the priorities. The incumbent will work from 1 to 10 pm during the Fall, Winter, Spring, and
Summer quarters and 8 am - 5 pm otherwise.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities DescriptionPercent Time
Analyze written experiments for each course to determine the required chemicals and equipment. Acquire, prepare, and assemble the chemicals, supplies, and equipment needed to carry out the planned experiments. As necessary, test and evaluate new or modified experiments to verify collected results are consistent with the previous or theoretical results.
Prepare chemical solutions, laboratory reagents, and student samples for laboratory courses CHEM 005, CHEM 001LA-B-C, and CHEM 008LA-B-C, and provide the same services when necessary for any other laboratory courses within the Department of Chemistry.
Set up laboratories and related equipment for the experiments during Fall, Winter, Spring, and summer quarters. Tear down the experiment once it is over. Clean, refill, and reshelve all reagent bottles, glassware, and equipment.
Periodically, check all instruments and apparatus to make sure they are in good working condition before each quarter.
Order chemicals, equipment, and laboratory supplies in a timely manner for the smooth operation of the stockroom.
Clean and service all teaching labs on a weekly and quarterly basis with the assistance of student helpers, report any problems to the supervisor and arrange for repairs by Facilities Services.
Inform your supervisor of any necessary equipment upgrades. - Initiate the procurement process after obtaining budgetary approval.
Arrange for the installation of the instruments or equipment and follow up with its maintenance at regular intervals.
Serve as primary contact for laboratory courses CHEM 001LA-B-C, CHEM 005 etc. during normal work hours. Serve as primary contact for all the teaching labs (CHEM 001LA-B-C, CHEM 005, CHEM 125, CHEM 111, CHEM 140, CHEM 155, CHEM 166, CHEM 08LABC, etc.) after regular business hours (after 5 pm).
Respond to emergencies within the teaching labs during laboratory classes by assessing the situation, assisting TAs in handling minor problems (such as small spills), and taking charge of serious emergencies (such as student injuries). Call the emergency response team and EH&S in the case of a major emergency.
Assist faculty and Academic Coordinators in the training of Teaching Assistants for the laboratory courses. Inform the teaching assistants of preparatory issues including any alterations or substitutions that may have been made and not reflected in the published protocols. Attend TA meetings if you are requested to do so. Upon request, perform laboratory demonstrations for teaching assistant (TA) meetings as requested.
Convey waste management information - safe handling and disposal of chemicals in the laboratory based on relevant regulatory policies from EH&S.
Interact with students, teaching assistants, and faculty at the stockroom counter.
Work independently to manage the course CHEM 005 and jointly with the other stockroom employees for the courses CHEM 001LABC, and CHEM 08LABC.
Perform housekeeping chores in the stockroom, storage areas, and teaching laboratories. Maintain inventories of chemicals and non-chemical items, restock, and organize them. Label drawers and shelves to accommodate new chemicals, glassware, and equipment. Comply with all requirements for record-keeping, labeling, storage, and use of regulated chemicals, carcinogens,
and controlled substances.
Periodically remove the chemicals or equipment which are no longer to be used in the laboratories. Make room for the chemicals or equipment for any new experiments the instructor plans to introduce.
Send or drop off soiled lab coats for laundering and collect them from the facilities or EH&S locker.
Maintain detailed records of the following: procedures used for preparing chemical reagents; list of chemicals and equipment needed for each experiment; procedures used for waste disposal; students 'unknown' samples; identification and composition of unknowns; other items as requested by the supervising faculty or academic coordinator responsible for the undergraduate
lab program.
Update the electronic files (inventory, setup, and any relevant files) for any changes made during the academic year and share the most recent files with the supervisor. Copy your supervisor for any discussions related to the laboratory management, course design, equipment purchase, lab
upgrade, etc. or any relevant discussions.
Assist the department personnel in checking the inventories of the items that were bought using the department or special funds. Assume the responsibilities of the other stockroom managers in their absence. When necessary and upon request, provide temporary support for tasks that are essential to the smooth operation of the instructional laboratory operation under the Chemistry department.
Always get an approval from your supervisor for students hours before making any schedule.
Supervise, train, and manage student employees. Provide step-by-step instructions for student workers. Instruct student helpers in proper lab procedures for dishwashing; chemical transfer; teaching lab maintenance and housekeeping; proper labeling and disposal of chemical waste; and cleaning and maintenance of equipment. Coordinate the schedule for each student worker to cover the stockroom counters.
Delegate to student employees those tasks which are considered to involve fewer risks or hazards such as, cutting TLC plates, opening packages, wiping counters, washing hoods, switching off rotavaps and melting point apparatus, setup and dismantling of an experiment, washing burettes and pipettes, packaging student samples, etc. Always analyze the risks associated with any project that will be handled by a student employee. Discuss the risks with the student before he or she will undertake the project. Ensure the student employee has enough training and confidence to do the job you plan to delegate. If necessary, consult with your supervisor before delegating work.
Upon request evaluate the performance of student employees, discuss, and resolve any complaints you may receive from the TAs or academic coordinators. Discuss any critical issues with your immediate supervisor.
Maintain a log for student work and their work hours.
On a regular interval collect, package, tag, and arrange for disposal of waste through campus Environmental Health and Safety. After optimal accumulation, send a reminder to the concerned EH&S personnel for waste to pick up.
Evaluate laboratory safety policies. Formulate and adapt new procedures for safety improvements.
Update chemical inventories by adding, transferring, and removing chemicals.
Serve as a main contact for any issues related to the campus EH&S. Assists your supervisor or lab safety officer with miscellaneous tasks related to the Environmental Health and Safety program and compliance.
Assist the supervisor in mitigating the issues raised after the inspection by the EH&S inspector.
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