Undergraduate Student Assistant - Chemicals in Consumer Products (Remote)

Description The Department of Toxic Substances Control's (DTSC) Safer Consumer Products Program is seeking to hire two undergraduate student assistants who will work under the general direction of a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory). This position will assist in the implementation of the Safer Consumer Product Regulations through collecting, analyzing, and evaluating scientific literature and utilizing databases, models, software tools and other sources of reliable information.

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Conditions of Employment This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause. Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department. UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI Student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week's notice. UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment. Prerequisites Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (Fall, Spring and Winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list. To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf Students must be enrolled in at least: six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students. Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting. Majors/Fields of Study Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biological Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Natural Sciences Work Schedule Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday - Friday, between 8 AM - 5 PM. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor. Additional Work Schedule Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday - Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer). Minimum Qualifications • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to work independently and in teams. • Ability to take initiative and to accomplish tasks accurately and by established deadlines. • Must upload the required items listed in the "Application Instructions". Preferred Qualifications • Experience conducting scientific literature reviews or original research. • Experience using online research tools. • Experience managing and analyzing scientific data and preparing technical reports. • Familiarity with data science methods (data mining, database programming, informatic tool development, etc.). • Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively. • Ability to communicate science to non-scientists. • Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility. Duties and Responsibilities • Collect, analyze, and evaluate scientific literature related to the use of chemicals in consumer products and safer alternatives. • Use databases, models, software tools, and other data resources. • Maintain content of databases. • Prepare and present research findings. • Develop content for public engagement. • Perform administrative duties. Physical Requirements Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation. Working Conditions Work is performed in a remote environment. Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home. Application Instructions Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the "Educational Experience" section and any employment history in the "Employment Experience" section of our application. • *In addition to your resume, please upload the following documents: • Transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted) • Supplemental Question: In two pages or less, please describe in your own words why you are interested in this position and why you are a good candidate. (open-ended question) Apply by: March 5, 2025 Apply Job!