Research Technician (Biochemistry) in Fullerton, California at CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation

Location: Fullerton, CA

Department: Research Grant Employees

Category: Research

Job Type: Part-time

Job Number: 03761

Description

The Research Technician (Biochemistry) will perform biochemical and biophysical experiments examining protein–lipid interactions and membrane-associated proteins. The Research Technician (Biochemistry) will collect, analyze, interpret, and organize experimental data; perform liposome-based experiments; and prepare figures and research reports.

*Please be aware that funding for this position is awarded through a Grant/Contract over a specified period. Employment for this position beyond current Grant/Contract funding is contingent upon continued funding or new Grant/Contract.

Essential Duties

• Perform liposome vesicle studies and surface plasmon resonance (SPR) experiments to characterize protein–lipid interactions.
• Prepare experimental samples, execute and optimize biochemical and biophysical assays, and quantitative analysis of resulting data.
• Analyze data
• Maintain accurate experimental records, and prepare figures, summaries, and reports describing experimental results.

Qualifications

• Previous laboratory research experience in protein biochemistry and lipid–protein interaction assays is required.
• Demonstrated experience performing liposome-based assays and surface plasmon resonance experiments is required.
• Experience with scientific data analysis, and preparation of research figures and reports is highly desirable.

EDUCATION:

• A minimum Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Prolonged sitting in front of computer. Walking, talking, hearing, pulling, bending, may carry 10-15 pounds of objects/material, not exposed to extreme noise level, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, taste or smell.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

CSU Fullerton, Auxiliary Services Corporation (ASC) is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the ASC. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current ASC employees who apply for the position.

Benefits:

ASC offers comprehensive benefits based on employment classification. To learn more about ASC's benefits please view the information here.

Salary Range: 20.00