Research Technician I

CSU Careers • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

San Diego State University is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Research Technician I to support in-vivo experimentation, wet lab procedures, and daily laboratory operations within a dynamic biomedical research environment. Working under close supervision, you’ll contribute to translational projects aimed at understanding molecular mechanisms of disease and advancing precision medicine. This role is ideal for someone early in their research career who is eager to develop hands-on laboratory skills and be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team.

Requirements

• Experience: One year of experience in technical research or statistical work. One year of graduate study in the social sciences, economics, mathematics, statistics, public or business administration, or engineering fields may be substituted for the required experience. and Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university, including or supplemented by a course in statistics. 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.
• 1 year of experience related to working directly with laboratory animals or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained is required
• Excellent data presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
• Possess strong attention to detail, analytical, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be flexible to work various schedules and hours including weekends and holidays when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Professional proficiency in Microsoft Office, R, and ImageJ/Fiji is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist with in-vivo research tasks, such as helping with routine dosing (SC/IP), monitoring animals, collecting samples, and supporting mouse colony maintenance (breeding setup and genotyping) under close supervision.
• Support wet lab procedures by preparing materials, following established protocols for cell culture and molecular assays (PCR/qPCR, Western Blotting, ELISA, IHC), and helping maintain clean and organized workspaces.
• Help gather and organize research data, including recording observations, assisting with preliminary data analysis, and preparing simple summaries or reports as directed.
• Contribute to routine laboratory operations, such as ordering supplies, assisting with protocol and compliance document preparation, maintaining EH&S standards, and collaborating with lab staff to keep daily workflows running smoothly.

Benefits

• Generous Time Off : 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement : CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Health Coverage : Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• Education Support : CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
• Optional Offerings : FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Campus & Community : Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees