Lab Assistant 1

LAB AST 1 (009605)

UCPath Position ID: 41232226

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

4/3/2026 2:05:14 PM

Date Last Edited:

4/3/2026 2:05:09 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1300O

Organization:

LETTERS AND SCIENCE

Division Code:

1340D

Division:

L&S PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Department:

100000 - PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

41232226

Position Description ID

254252

UC Payroll Title:

LAB AST 1 (009605)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

TX: Technical

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

41057216

Reports to Payroll Title:

ASST PROF-AY

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40056567

Department Head Payroll Title:

ADMIN MGR 2

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (P.I.), the incumbent will help develop optical and photonic setups, and perform various measurements and characterizations of photonic devices using these setups. They will further analyze the collected data and document the results. The incumbent will also work on managing the lab inventory and equipment training.

All members of the Physics and Astronomy department carry out active research programs that garner widespread international recognition. The research groups lead a variety of innovative research projects and train doctoral students, undergrads, and postdocs through research and teaching.

Laboratory Duties

1. Developing optics and photonics setups in the lab, ordering items for them.

2. Writing programs to control the setups remotely.

3. Use these setups to characterize photonic devices.

4. Collect and analyze the data, and document/present the results. 

100%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

STEM, particularly Physics, Astronomy, or related fields/subfields and/or equivalent experience / training.

Preferred

Hands-on experience in data analysis

An experience in astronomical/scientific data analysis is preferred. 1-year experience in Python programming is essential.

Required

Hands-on experience in data analysis.

Required

Hands-on laboratory experience.

Required

Experience with Python programming.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

UCLA IR lab and Knudsen A-142 and A-146

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

Bending/Stooping

X

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.