Position Summary:

Are you passionate about supporting cutting-edge scientific research? Do you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative lab environment? As a Lab Technician at Hu Laboratory within the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at San Diego State University, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency and success of our research program. Our department is dedicated to advancing the field through innovative research, exceptional teaching, and meaningful community engagement. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment that values the contributions of all individuals, empowering everyone to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Equipment Management: Assist in ordering and receiving lab equipment, ensuring all necessary tools are available and in good working condition.
• Daily Operations: Manage daily lab operations, including maintaining equipment, preparing reagents, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
• Experimental Support: Assist in experimental procedures, data collection, and analysis, contributing to our ongoing studies in membrane permeability and assay development.

What We Offer:

• Supportive Environment: Join a team that values precision, attention to detail, and adherence to safety standards.
• Growth Opportunities: Be part of a dynamic team where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged.
• Impactful Work: Play a vital role in advancing our research and contributing to scientific discoveries.

If you’re ready to support groundbreaking research and ensure the smooth operation of our laboratory, apply now!

Position Information

• This is a full-time, benefits eligible, temporary position anticipated to end on June 30, 2025 with the possibility of reappointment.
• This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 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.

Department Summary

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at San Diego State University is dedicated to advancing the field through cutting-edge research, exceptional teaching, and meaningful community engagement. Our department supports a diverse and inclusive environment that values the contributions of all individuals, fostering a culture where everyone is empowered to reach their full potential. We are committed to promoting equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work, ensuring that our scientific endeavors benefit from a wide range of perspectives and experiences.

For more information regarding the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, click here.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to two years of experience providing instructional support services for a unit or discipline, acting as a student assistant, or in producing materials or supplies related to the discipline.

OR

Equivalent to two years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment and in a discipline related to the area to which assigned may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

OR

Equivalent to four years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment and in a related discipline may be substituted for the experience.

Key Qualifications

• Proficiency in solid phase synthesis, plate assays, and microfluidic device fabrication is preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of support services in a laboratory setting, including the fundamental principles, methods, and techniques related to chemistry.
• Proficiency in operating scientific and highly technical equipment, with the ability to interpret results accurately.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex data, ensuring accuracy in experimental results.
• Ability to assess and manage laboratory materials and supplies, including the capacity to learn how to adjust and perform minor repairs on scientific equipment.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to plan activities and prepare schedules effectively.
• Strong writing and communication skills, essential for documenting research findings and collaborating with team members.
• Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining scientific equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Capacity to manage multiple tasks effectively, prioritizing workload to meet project deadlines.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $4,500 per month. 

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.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,206 - $7,299 per month. 

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. 

Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement.  For more information, click here.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on November 8, 2024. To receive full consideration, apply by November 7, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

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 as a condition of employment. 

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate 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 military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Pang Thao at pythao@sdsu.edu.