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

Location: Fullerton, CA

Department: Research Grant Employees

Category: Research

Job Type: Part-time

Job Number: 03762

Description

The Research Technician (Cell Biology) will perform cell and molecular biology experiments examining cellular stress responses and membrane-associated proteins. The Research Technician (Cell Biology) will also acquire and quantitatively analyze microscopy data, assist with assays, maintain experimental records, 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

• Maintain mammalian cell cultures and perform experimental treatments related to cellular stress and membrane-protein localization.
• Fluorescence/confocal microscopy, acquisition and quantitative analysis of cellular images, and biochemical characterization of experimental samples
• Organize and analyze experimental data
• Maintain detailed laboratory records
• Perform appropriate quality-control analyses
• Prepare figures, summaries, and reports describing experimental results.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous laboratory research experience with mammalian cell culture and molecular or cellular biology techniques is required.
• Demonstrated experience with fluorescence/confocal microscopy and quantitative image analysis is required.
• Experience with biochemical assays, statistical/data analysis, preparation of publication-quality figures, and scientific reporting is highly desirable.

EDUCATION:

• A minimum Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree 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: 18.00