Research Technician

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Work type: Staff
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Temporary, Full Time, Research, On-site (work in-person at business location)

San Diego State University is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Research Technician I to support in-vivo experimentation, wet lab procedures, and daily laboratory operations within a dynamic biomedical research environment. Working under close supervision, you’ll contribute to translational projects aimed at understanding molecular mechanisms of disease and advancing precision medicine. This role is ideal for someone early in their research career who is eager to develop hands‑on laboratory skills and be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team.

• Assist with in-vivo research tasks, such as helping with routine dosing (SC/IP), monitoring animals, collecting samples, and supporting mouse colony maintenance (breeding setup and genotyping) under close supervision.
• Support wet lab procedures by preparing materials, following established protocols for cell culture and molecular assays (PCR/qPCR, Western Blotting, ELISA, IHC), and helping maintain clean and organized work spaces.
• Help gather and organize research data, including recording observations, assisting with preliminary data analysis, and preparing simple summaries or reports as directed.
• Contribute to routine laboratory operations, such as ordering supplies, assisting with protocol and compliance document preparation, maintaining EH&S standards, and collaborating with lab staff to keep daily workflows running smoothly.

• Play a key role in supporting cutting‑edge biomedical research
• Gain hands‑on experience with diverse molecular and animal-based techniques
• Collaborate with a committed team in a highly regulated research environment
• Contribute to scientific discovery and the training of emerging researchers

• This is a full‑time (1.0 time‑base), benefits eligible, temporary position with an anticipated end date one year after hire, with the possibility of reappointment.
• This position is designated non‑exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

The Department of Biology is one of the largest departments within the University. Its wide spectrum of teaching and research covers all major areas of biology and includes ~1600 majors. Degrees offered by the Department include: BA or BS in Biology, BA or BS in Microbiology, BS in Biology with optional emphases in Cell and Molecular Biology, in Ecology, in Evolution and Systematics, in Marine Biology, and in Zoology as well as preparation for the Single Subject Teaching Credential in Life Sciences;

B.S. in Microbiology with optional emphasis in Clinical Laboratory Science and Public Health Microbiology; a Certificate in Biotechnology; MA or MS in Biology or in Microbiology; MA or MS with emphases in Ecology, in Evolutionary Biology, in Molecular Biology, and in Physiology;
Ph.D. in Biology (with UCSD);
Ph.D. in Ecology (with UC Davis) and Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology (with UC Riverside). The Department currently generates approximately 1275 FTES per semester.

As a department within the SDSU College of Sciences (CoS), we vigorously support the CoS Statement of Inclusivity, which indicates the CoS believes its strength is derived from the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students, along with their respective perspectives, experiences, and ideas. The CoS is further enriched by its location in the US‑Mexico transborder region and its links to the broader Southern California community.

We strive to create a community that supports and encourages the development and advancement of student leaders, staff, and faculty who invite and celebrate the ways that our differences can enhance the strength and rigor of our disciplines and our research questions.

For more information regarding the Department of Biology, .