Research Specialist I
- Employer
- San Diego State University
- Location
- San Diego
- Salary
- 20.00 - 28.00
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- Institution Type
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Job Details
Research Specialist I
Req No: 2024-18234
Category: Research/Project
Type: Full-Time Contract
Salary: 20.00 - 28.00
Close Date:
Overview
The salary range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00 per hour depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable.
The research group of Associate Professor Dwayne Roach at San Diego State University, California, offers a Research Specialist I position in Microbiology / Bioinformatics.
We invite application for a research specialist position to develop and pre-clinically test phage-based therapeutics to combat multi-drug resistant pathogens of clinical concern including P. aeruginosa, K. pneumoniae, M. tuberculosis, and M. abscessus. Using methods ranging from time kill kinetics, microfluidic, comparative genomics, computational biology, and immunological analyses, our team conduct in-depth mechanistic research into the selection and formulation of phage therapeutics.
More information can be found here: www.phagebio.org
General enquiries can be directed to dwayne.roach@sdsu.edu
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities (95%):
- As a research specialist, you will oversee data generation, conduct analyses, and provide insightful interpretations. Other responsibilities will be to collaborate with fellow project members, supervise and train student researchers, and coordinate routine operations of lab. Adaptability to a diverse, interdisciplinary, and translational research environment, along with a commitment to discover new concepts in antimicrobial therapeutics, is essential
Other duties as assigned (5%)
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university
- One-year of experience in technical research or statistical work
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in biology,
- Documented background in microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, or computational biology,
- Experience in a BSL-2 environment,
- Experience with bacteriophages preferred,
- Experience with at least one of these species aeruginosa, K. pneumoniae, M. tuberculosis, and M. abscessus,
- Experience with python and R preferred,
- Cell culture preferred,
- cGMP experience is preferred,
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues from different disciplines,
- Proactive attitude and enthusiasm for research,
- Ability to work under deadlines with minimal supervision,
- Fluent written and spoken English.
ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:
- Candidate must reside in California and live in a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
- Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results (including a criminal record check).
- San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets/Title IX Employer.
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Organization
Since it was founded in 1897, San Diego State University has grown to offer bachelor's degrees in 89 areas, master's degrees in 78 areas and doctorates in 21 areas. SDSU's approximately 32,000 students participate in an academic curriculum distinguished by direct contact with faculty and an increasing international emphasis that prepares them for a global future.
SDSU's annual economic impact to the state of California is $6.5 billion, according to an impact report done by the California State University in 2010.
Of SDSU's 280,000-plus alumni, approximately 60 percent live in San Diego. They comprise more than half the region's engineers, teachers, entrepreneurs and the local workforce for a host of other industries.
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Research: Since 2000, SDSU faculty and staff have attracted more than $1.7 billion in grants and contracts for research and programs ranging from cardiovascular disease to marine biology.
Diversity: SDSU ranks No. 19 in the nation for racial diversity and among the top universities for economic diversity. SDSU was ranked No. 11 in the nation and No. 4 in California for bachelor's degrees awarded to Hispanics by Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education
International Study: SDSU offers 350 international education programs in 50 countries. Nearly 12,000 students have studied abroad in the past 12 years.
Community Service: SDSU is a recognized leader in innovative efforts to improve urban K-12 education. The City Heights Educational Collaborative and Compact for Success both positively impact the academic achievement of elementary, middle and high school students in the local area.
Sustainability: Sustainability is an every-day part of the university culture at San Diego State University. Students, faculty and staff all participate in a myriad of ways, from festivals, to research to academic programs. In spring 2014, SDSU opens its first LEED Platinum Certified building — the 206,000 square-foot Aztec Student Union.
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- 619-594-5200
- Location
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5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego
CA
92182
US
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