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Weiss Lab: Summer Field Research Technician
Position overview
Position title: Weiss Lab: Summer Field Research TechnicianApplication Window
Open date: April 21, 2026
Next review date: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Weiss lab in the Micobiology and Environmental Toxicology Department is seeking a field technician to visit and maintain two field sites in the Monterey Bay area during the summer of 2026 for a fog water sample collection campaign. The Weiss lab specializes in chemical and biological analysis of fog water and other atmospheric media like aerosol particles.
Under the supervision of Dr. Peter Weiss, the junior specialist will be responsible for visiting the fog collector sites on a set schedule in the morning hours, retrieve fog water and aerosol filter samples and reload samplers with new bottles and new filters, and clean fog water collector according to a procedure. Duties will also include splitting samples into different aliquots for the different tests, preserving each aliquot according to a procedure, document information into the online notebook, and have regular online or in person meetings with the Dr. Weiss. The position requires that the incumbent have experience involving attention to detail, organization, and strong analytical skills in a laboratory setting
The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.
The Peter Weiss-Penzias Lab at UC Santa Cruz: https://fognet.sites.ucsc.edu/
Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology Department: https://science.ucsc.edu/department/metx/
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) in chemical or biological sciences, or a related field such as biochemistry, environmental science, environmental studies, biology, earth science, hydrology, or physics.
- Experience working in a lab or field setting with equipment and tools.
Your application must demonstrate (e.g., in your C.V. or cover letter) that you meet all of the basic qualifications when you submit your application. There are no exceptions to this requirement.
Application Requirements
Your application must demonstrate (e.g., in your C.V. or cover letter) that you meet all of the basic qualifications when you submit your application. There are no exceptions to this requirement.
Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V., which must include the names and contact information for a minimum of three professional references. The hiring unit will contact the references of those applicants who are under serious consideration.
Help contact: twiggans@ucsc.edu
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