The salary range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00 per hour depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable. 

Under general supervision incumbents perform standard laboratory and/or field experimental research procedures that require some technical and/or scientific knowledge from the appropriate coursework or skills acquired through work experience (for example previously as RAI). Instructions/policies/procedures and research protocols are provided with a progression to an occasional review as more independence is achieved; assignments involve some use of discretion, judgment and innovation.

Examples of research duties at this level include gathering data and sample collection, administering assessments to participants, ordering and maintaining laboratory supplies/equipment, preparing assessment instruments and checking for completeness; coordinating daily research activities such as answering calls, responding to emails, scheduling participants, and taking and distributing meeting minutes. May oversee data collection activities of lower level RA's.

This is an intermediate-level position for incumbents who have some coursework or work experience in a research environment. In addition to the abilities required for the Research Assistant I level, the RAII must be able to quickly learn and apply intermediate research methods and procedures; perform more advanced mathematical calculations, interpret research protocols, and perform more advanced research activities.

Job Responsibilities (95%):

• Documented background in microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, or computational biology
• Experience in a BSL-2 environment.
• 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

Other Duties as assigned (5%)

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• Completion of sufficient lower division coursework
  

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• OR - Equivalent of one year related experience in lieu of coursework
  

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience with bacteriophages preferred.
• Experience with at least one of these species P. aeruginosa, K. pneumoniae, M. tuberculosis, and M. abscessus.
• Experience with python and R preferred.
• Cell culture preferred.
• cGMP experience is preferred

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.