Research Associate & Lab Manager​/Biology Department; UEC

Research Associate & Lab Manager/Biology Department (UEC)

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Work type: Auxiliary
Location: San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Excluded, Administrative, At-Will, Temporary, Part Time, Research, On-site (work in-person at business location)

About University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB

University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB ("UEC") supports the university's educational mission by providing quality services that complement the instructional program. The University depends upon UEC to provide services that cannot be supported with state funds. We’re responsible for business enterprises on campus including, but not limited to, dining, bookstore, convenience store, and vending services. We also serve as the grantee for federal, state, and local funding for research and sponsored projects.

Temporary, Staff, Part Time, Non-Benefited position through 8/31/2026 (Appointment may be renewed annually based upon availability of funds, availability of work and satisfactory job performance).

Salary: $29.00 per hour.

Location: CSUSB Campus.

19 hours per week. Generally Monday-Friday between 8:00AM and 5:00PM. Schedule will depend on experimental needs, but most weeks will include lab meetings and appointments with supervisor. Some nights and weekends may be required.

This position will remain open until filled.

• Performance of laboratory research experiments and organization of lab research space and resources.
• The successful applicant will work with a degree of independence for accomplishing many research and lab management tasks, with regular discussions and progress reports with supervisor, plus planning and training appointments with supervisor as needed.
• Laboratory organization and safety compliance.
• Solutions and media preparation.
• Organization of lab resources, including DNA reagent and microbe collections.
• Molecular biology procedures related to microbial genetics.
• Cell biology assays inclusive of growth, viability, microscopic analyses.
• Biochemistry assays related to enzymology and protein-protein interactions.
• Recombinant protein expression and purification.
• Experimental planning, preparation and execution.
• Research data organization and analysis.

• Education:
  • M.S. degree in Biology or related field
  • or B.S. degree in Biology or related field and five years professional laboratory research experience
• Experience:
  • Professional experience in protein biochemistry, affinity chromatography, molecular cloning, microbial genetics, cell biology, solutions and media preparation, lab organization and lab safety procedures.
• Other:
  • Strong background in protein biochemistry, affinity chromatography, molecular cloning, microbial genetics, cell biology.
  • Lab organization.
  • Lab safety procedures.
  • Computer literacy for scientific writing and document drafting.
  • Communication and statistical analysis.
  • Data organization and management.
  • Solutions and media preparation.

• Sick pay accruals.
• Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, State Disability Insurance.

University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB is committed to a diverse workforce and affirmative action, and is an equal opportunity employer. UEC maintains and promotes a policy of non-discrimination and non-harassment on the basis of race, sex, gender, color, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic characteristics, status as a disabled veteran, or disabled veteran of the Vietnam era.

As an equal opportunity employer, University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB (UEC) is committed to a diverse workforce. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access UEC's career website as a result of your disability.

You may request reasonable accommodations by contacting UEC's Human Resources Manager at UEC-HR.

UEC is an EOE - Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans. This position will remain open until filled. This has been designated as a sensitive position. The selected candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation to include a criminal history check prior to appointment.

Advertised: Feb 18 2026 Pacific Standard Time

Applications close: (date not specified)

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