Research Lab Technician (Research Technician II, Range 1) - Office of Research and Sponsored Programs/Biology

San Francisco State University•San Francisco, CA

40d•$5,044 - $5,248•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Research Lab Technician will be responsible for but not limited to all aspects of the research projects. The incumbent duties and responsibilities contain working knowledge of basic cell and molecular biology techniques, including making solutions, subcloning, plasmid preparation, PCR, immunohistochemistry, and fluorescent confocal microscopy. The technician will maintain lab equipment and provide technical assistance and training to students in the lab. Examination of cellular organization and function. Duties include collection of imaging data and quantitative analysis during embryonic development.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of research techniques, including the planning of studies and investigations, determining variables, developing bibliographical and other sources of data, and preparation of research reports; general knowledge of statistical principles and procedures, including methods of collecting statistical data, simple correlation methods, time series analyses, analysis of frequency series, sampling techniques, and construction of index numbers; general knowledge of sources of information on social, economic, and population trends in California.
Ability to prepare questionnaires and other survey instruments; ability to gather, compile, and analyze research data, and to present data in tabular, graphic, and pictorial form, ability to prepare and work clear and comprehensive reports; capacity for independent and creative thinking and writing on research and statistical problems; ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of a small team.
Two years of progressively responsible experience in technical research or statistical work in the collection. compilation, and analysis of data.
Graduate study in the social sciences, economics, mathematics, statistics, public or business administration or engineering may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university. Additional experience which has demonstrated that the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledges and abilities delineated above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Background check (which may includes: checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records, motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
Successful completion of a background check.
Applicants must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, within three business days from their date of hire.

Nice To Haves

A master’s or PhD in the area of cell and molecular biology
experience in the use of the model organism Drosophila melanogaster or another cell biology model system
working knowledge in the area of embryology/developmental biology
some office/booking keeping skills would be helpful

Responsibilities

Conduct cell and molecular biology experiments investigating cell-cycle organization, organelle dynamics during mitosis, cytoplasmic partitioning, and the inheritance of organelles and other cellular components by daughter cells; collect, compile, and analyze experimental data.
Maintain laboratory stocks and prepare biological specimens, reagents, solutions, media, and laboratory materials; perform microscopy, imaging, molecular assays, and other experimental procedures relevant to ongoing research projects.
Maintain laboratory equipment, research supplies, biological materials, and inventories; assist with equipment troubleshooting, ordering, and compliance with institutional biosafety, chemical safety, and research protocols.
Process, quantify, and interpret microscopy and experimental data; maintain accurate laboratory records and prepare results in graphic, pictorial, tabular, or written form for laboratory meetings, presentations, reports, and publications.
Contribute to the preparation of research reports, manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, standard operating procedures, and other technical or scholarly materials related to organelle inheritance and the generation of cellular diversity.
Train and provide day-to-day guidance to undergraduate and graduate student researchers in laboratory procedures, data collection, equipment use, research documentation, and laboratory safety practices.
Other duties as assigned