Research Lab Technician (Research Technician II) - Office of Research and Sponsored Programs/Chemistry

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Research Lab Technician (Research Technician II) - Office of Research and Sponsored Programs/Chemistry

Description

**SFSU INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**

Working Title

Research Laboratory Technician

SF State University

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.

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San Francisco State is a 100% Smoke/Vapor-Free Campus. Smoking or Vaping of any tobacco/plant-based substance is not permitted on any University properties.

The person holding this position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position may be a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position may be required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Department

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs/ Chemistry

Appointment Type

Temporary:

Position will end on or before April 30,2026. Permanent status cannot be earned in this grant funded position. This Temporary appointment can be concluded prior to the stated temporary appointment end date, normally with a two-week notice period. Continuation of this temporary appointment is contingent upon grant funding.

Time Base

Part-Time: 0.85 FTE

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday; from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Please refer to the Work Schedule.

Anticipated Hiring Range

$5,200.00 at 1.0 FTE/ $4,420.00 at 0.85 FTE per month

$62,400.00 at 1.0 FTE / $53,040.00 at 0.85 FTE annually

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Technician performs biochemistry and/or microbiology experiments and assists with general day-to-day operations of the laboratory. They also record and analyze data, maintain appropriate laboratory notebooks, and work using safe laboratory practices. May include computational analyses and manuscript preparation. Under certain circumstances, they may supervise students in the laboratory

Position Information

Laboratory experiments and data collection

• In consultation with the PI, perform biochemical and/or microbiology laboratory experiments
• Develop protocols and conduct experiments with various instrumentation
• Maintain research equipment in proper working order, perform preventative maintenance
• Maintain proper laboratory records, collect reproducible data, practice ethics and integrity in data collection and interactions with colleagues

Reagent preparation, chemical inventory, data backup

• Prepare chemicals and reagents for experiments
• Maintain chemical inventory and keep a clean, organized workspace and laboratory culture
• Backup data in consultation with the PI on a weekly basis

Data analysis, literature searching, manuscript and figure preparation, generation of reports

• Analyze data in consultation with the PI
• Perform literature searches to keep abreast of new developments in the field
• Work with the PI on scientific manuscripts
• Generate reports regarding experimental results and help with laboratory scheduling

Student supervision and training

• On occasion, supervise student researchers or train them on new laboratory techniques
• Assist the PI with record-keeping on student safety training and required training by funding agencies

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledges and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of research techniques, including the planning of studies and investigations, determining variables, developing bibliographical and other sources of data, and preparation of research reports; general knowledge of statistical principles and procedures, including methods of collecting statistical data, simple correlation methods, time series analyses, analysis of frequency series, sampling techniques, and construction of index numbers; general knowledge of sources of information on social, economic, and population trends in California.
• Ability to prepare questionnaires and other survey instruments; ability to gather, compile, and analyze research data, and to present data in tabular, graphic, and pictorial form, ability to prepare and work clear and comprehensive reports; capacity for independent and creative thinking and writing on research and statistical problems; ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of a small team.

and

Experience:

• 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.

and

Education:

• 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.

A background check (which may include: checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records, motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research experience in a biochemistry and/or biophysical laboratory
• Experience with HPLC and FPLC instrumentation
• General knowledge of cloning, heterologous protein expression in E. coli, protein purification, and enzyme kinetics
• Familiarity with protein structure and bioinformatics
• Familiarity with scientific manuscript and figure preparation
• Ability to work well as part of a team in a community of researchers
• Be self-motivated with high regard for quality and data integrity, very well-organized, accountable
• Willingness to learn new techniques and adaptable to changing situations
• Effective oral, written and nonverbal communication skills
• Effective critical thinking and problem solving skills

Environmental/Physical/Special

• The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
• Preferred work times will be weekdays from 9-6, but accommodations will be made if discussed with the PI. There is no separate office or workspace for the technician so they must be able to work in an environment with others present.

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires the successful completion of a background check.

Eligibility to Work

Applicants 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.

Benefits

Threaded through our Total Compensation package is a commitment to Bridging Life's Transitions. SF State is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues, students and the customers we serve.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, 401k, Healthcare Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vacation and Sick Leave as well as State Holidays and a dynamic Fee Waiver program, all geared towards the University's commitment to attract, motivate and retain our employee.

CSUEU Position (For CSUEU Positions Only)

Eligible and qualified on-campus applicants, currently in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 are given hiring preference.

Additional Information

**SFSU INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**

SF STATE IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (i.e. H1-B VISAS).

Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU). CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.

CSU strongly encourages faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/.

The Human Resources office is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and can be reached at (415) 338-1872.

Please note that this position, position requirements, application deadline and/or any other component of this position is subject to change or cancellation at any time.

Advertised: Sep 08 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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