Research Technician - Part time

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Research Technician - Part time

Position Type

Limited-Term

Job Number

SA5912122

Full or Part Time

Part-Time 0-19 Hours (<50% ex. Coaches/Per Diem)

Fair Labor Standard Act Classification

Non-Exempt

Anticipated Pay Range

$15.50 - $16.00

Pay Range Information

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The position requires knowledge of molecular biology and food science. The candidate will analyze foods using molecular methods. The candidate must have experience working with molecular biology techniques in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and data collection, analysis, evaluation, and write reports
• Exercise independent discretion and judgment
• Following overall research objectives, independently designs, plans, conducts and troubleshoots experiments.
• Generate summaries of the results as tables or figures.
• Evaluate protocols and data obtained from experiments and recommend changes to processes, procedures and techniques to improve quality and validity of results based upon overall project objectives.
• Research methods, testing and data collection, analysis, evaluation, report writing, independent discretion and judgment
• Attend meetings and communicate with lab members

Required Qualifications

• Experience with biosafety level 2 protocols
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of relevant experience Experience performing molecular techniques
• Proficient in research methods, testing and data collection, analysis, evaluation, report writing, independent discretion and judgment.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills
• Ability to work alone and/or with student (or laboratory) assistants

Desired Qualifications

• Willingness to acquire new skills

Special Instructions to Applicants

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University can be found at www.chapman.edu/diversity.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

Minimum Number of References

1

Maximum Number of References

3

Pre-screening Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. 3 References Listed on One Page