RESEARCH TECHNICIAN

About the role

As part of a grant-funded research project on Integrated Pest Management, we are seeking a research technician to assist in the execution and management of this project. This project will assess the effectiveness of field bioreactor systems seeded with pesticide bioremediating bacteria to remove pesticides from agricultural waste waters. The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative team with undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty at CSU Monterey Bay. The research technician will be based in the Genetic, Genomics, and Bioinformatics lab for Dr. Nate Jue.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general lab operations, along with the PI, for the Jue Lab.
• Assist and help lead field experiments and bioreactor construction efforts.
• Maintain bioreactor sites and field equipment.
• Culture bacterial strains, manage and process samples, apply molecular biological methods to generate genetic data, and analyze and manage data.
• Responsible for managing, mentoring and working with student researchers.
• Work in agricultural field settings despite acclimate weather if necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or the equivalent from an accredited four year college or university in Biological Sciences or a related field.
• Lab experience in microbiology or bacteriology.
• Experience with molecular genetic/genomic methods.
• Experience with conducting research and working in a collaborative environment.
• Due to the field work component, the candidate must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in both lab and field research.
• Competent with power tools and basic woodworking skills.
• Computational and/or data management skills (i.e. programming, database management, and/or statistical analysis).
• Experience managing a lab or working in a well-managed lab.
• Capable science writer.
• A willingness to mentor students.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the CSUMB Vision Statement and the core values of mutual respect, collaboration and service orientation, multiculturalism and diversity, community service and institutional excellence.

Pay

Salary Grade: Staff, Grade 4. Hiring Range: $24 hourly. Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Voluntary 403(b) savings plan
• Generous vacation and sick leave accruals
• Paid holidays
• Access to campus dining plans
• Eligibility for affordable campus housing (if applicable)

Schedule

This is a grant-funded position scheduled to end on 06/30/2027. Continued employment is contingent upon funding.