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About the Role

The Research Lab Technician will be responsible for all aspects of the research projects under the general direction of the Principal Investigator (PI). This role involves working knowledge of basic cell and molecular biology techniques, maintaining lab equipment, and providing technical assistance and training to students.

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.

Requirements

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.
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.
Background check required.

Skills

Basic cell and molecular biology techniques
Making solutions
Subcloning
Plasmid preparation
PCR
Immunohistochemistry
Fluorescent confocal microscopy
Maintain lab equipment
Technical assistance
Training students
Collection of imaging data
Quantitative analysis during embryonic development
Microscopy
Imaging
Molecular assays
Equipment troubleshooting
Ordering supplies
Institutional biosafety
Chemical safety
Research protocols
Data analysis
Report preparation
Manuscript preparation
Abstract preparation
Presentation preparation
Standard operating procedures
Research documentation
Laboratory safety practices
Planning of studies and investigations
Determining variables
Developing bibliographical and other sources of data
Preparation of research reports
Statistical principles and procedures
Methods of collecting statistical data
Simple correlation methods
Time series analyses
Analysis of frequency series
Sampling techniques
Construction of index numbers
Sources of information on social, economic, and population trends in California
Prepare questionnaires and other survey instruments
Gather, compile, and analyze research data
Present data in tabular, graphic, and pictorial form
Prepare clear and comprehensive reports
Independent and creative thinking and writing on research and statistical problems
Plan, organize and supervise the work of a small team

Location

San Francisco, CA

Work Type

Full-Time
Temporary
On-campus

Experience Level

Two years of progressively responsible experience

Education Level

Graduation from a four-year college or university

Salary/Compensations

$60,528.00 - $62,976.00 annually

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Pension
401k
Healthcare Savings Account
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Vacation and Sick Leave
State Holidays
Fee Waiver program

About the Company

San Francisco State University is a 100% Smoke/Vapor-Free Campus.
The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception.
All work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.

Equal Opportunity

San Francisco State is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager.
Applicants may visit titleix.sfsu.edu for more information on SF State's policy prohibiting discrimination, and how to file an online report using the procedures under Executive Order 1096 Revised.
Inquiries can be directed to the campus Title IX Coordinator and Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Administrator by calling (415) 338-2032 or emailing vpsaem@sfsu.edu.