Research Assistant III
- Employer
- San Diego State University
- Location
- California, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Feb 9, 2023
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Research Assistant III
Req No: 2022-14788
Category: Research/Project
Type: Full-Time Contract
Salary: $16.30 - $31.78 per hour
Close Date:
Overview
Under direction, incumbents perform advanced technical research and analysis in a laboratory and/or field environment. Provides technical support and/or experimental research requiring scientific knowledge from the appropriate coursework or skills acquired through work experience (for example previously as RAII). Instructions/policies/procedures and research protocols are followed independently, using discretion, judgment and interpretation. This level frequently provides lead direction and/or supervision to lower-level Research Assistants, Student/Graduate Assistants, and on occasion, clerical staff.
Examples of research duties at this level include overseeing the day-to-day tasks of an evaluation team by coordinating schedules, providing training, preparing reports and providing daily updates to the Research Manager/Specialist. Provides specialized techniques/running experiments in the laboratory; arranges for equipment repairs and oversees laboratory stocks and solutions. May assist with literature reviews and administrative tasks in support of research activities.
This is an advanced-level position for incumbents who have completed upper division coursework or have relevant work experience in a research environment. In addition to the abilities required for the Research Assistant I & II levels, the RAIII must be able to independently apply advanced research methods,procedures and analysis; perform more advanced mathematical calculations, interpret and apply research protocols, and perform advanced research activities requiring interpretation.
Responsibilities
The research lab will study how non-cancer cells influence breast cancer progression, and the molecular biology of cancer disparities.
Initial duties of this position will require:
- Maintaining EHS/ chemical compliance and inventory
- Managing ordering of materials and equipment
- Maintaining an organized lab space (including inventory)
- Obtaining quotes for different equipment or reagents
- Preparing buffers
- Genotyping animals and assisting with mouse colony maintenance
- Learning and applying techniques related to mammalian tissue culture, protein methods such as western blotting, immunostaining such as immunofluorescence or immunohistochemistry, experimental design, and troubleshooting
- Communicating with TM and other lab members
- Training others on techniques in the future
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION
- Completion of sufficient upper division coursework
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
- OR -Equivalent of two years full time progressively responsible
related experience in lieu of coursework.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- 6 months experience working in a research lab/wet lab setting.
ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:
- The COVID-19 vaccine is required by the CSU for all SDSU Research Foundation employees as a condition of employment. Should you be offered a position, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination status. Individuals who obtain an approved medical or religious exemption on file will be required to complete regular COVID-19 testing
- A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with SDSU Research Foundation
- San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer
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