SUMMARY : The Research Technician is a grant-funded position and will have a term of one-year, unless extended. The position is responsible for conducting neuroscience research using lab mice. This position also involves preparation of adeno-associated viruses for gene therapy research as well as training undergraduate and graduate students in the laboratory.
SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO (this is just a small sampling of work variety):
Conduct mouse behavioral, feeding studies, breeding, and survival surgery.
Preparation of adeno-associated viruses (AAV) used in gene therapy.
Perform tissue sectioning, antibody labeling, and characterization of antibody staining by confocal microscopy Analyze and interpret data to obtain insights for project progress.
Responsible for preparation of solutions and basic lab maintenance and restocking.
Maintain specialized laboratory equipment through routine cleaning, inventory management, and ensuring equipment is functional by calibration and troubleshooting.
Compile and analyze experimental data through software, spreadsheets, and graphics.
Complies with any quality control policies and procedures and maintains required documentation.
Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies and safety regulations. Ensures compliance with infection control policies.
Handles and disposes of hazardous and non-hazardous materials in accordance with safety protocols.
Training of undergraduate and MS students in the laboratory.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field
Excellent English verbal communication and writing skills
Responsible and dependable
Ability to work well with various people including students, faculty, and staff
Motivated, innovative, and shows initiative
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation (paid medical/dental/vision, retirement, educational reimbursement, etc.).
ABOUT US : As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Foundation offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Foundation offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study.
The Foundation also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Foundation and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics. In addition, the Foundation administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Foundation contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona.
CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Foundation strongly recommend faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to fdnhr@cpp.edu .
Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.
BACKGROUND CHECK POLICY: Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises is committed to protecting the health, well-being, and safety of its campus community and assets. In furtherance of these goals, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates, pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).
The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.
In determining the suitability of the candidate for the position, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises will give an individualized assessment to any information regarding the criminal conviction history that the applicant submits for consideration such as the nature, gravity and recency of the conviction, the candidate's conduct, performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for.
