Laboratory Technician

Aquatechcenter; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Center for Aquaculture Technologies in San Diego, CA is seeking a part-time laboratory technician (~20 hours per week). Responsibilities include preparing reagents, maintaining lab cleanliness, basic molecular biology techniques, tissue sampling, and maintaining meticulous project records.

Training is provided; a degree is not required and college freshmen or sophomores in science are welcome to apply. You must be reliable, able to work independently and with others, and willing to perform

Qualifications

• Experience in the above skills is desired but not required.
• Full training available for motivated candidates.
• B.S. degree NOT required.
• College Freshman or Sophomore students pursuing degrees in science related disciplines preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reagents.
• Maintain lab cleanliness and organization.
• Perform basic molecular biology techniques.
• Sample/Dissection of animal tissue.
• Inventory of large sample projects.
• Maintain meticulous project records.

Skills

Reagent preparation

Lab cleanliness

Molecular biology basics

Tissue sampling

Sample inventory

Record keeping

Education

Pursuing STEM studies (freshman/sophomore)

Job description

Part-time laboratory technician (~20hrs/week) duties include:

• Preparing reagents
• Maintaining Lab cleanliness and organization
• Basic molecular biology techniques
• Sampling/Dissection of animal tissue
• Inventory of large sample projects
• Maintain meticulous project records

Experience in the above skills is desired but not required. Full training available for motivated candidates. B.S. degree NOT required. College Freshman or Sophomore students perusing degrees in science related disciplines preferred but not required.

This is a 20hr Part-time position. (M-F 9am-5pm during training; after training and evaluation employees may schedule weekend and off time business hours to work). The schedule must be approved by CAT.

Applicants must have their own transportation and be available to start within 1 week of being offered the position (candidates available to start as soon as possible preferred).

Candidates should possess a meticulous nature, have an excellent and energetic work ethic and willing to learn. Candidates should also be able to work independently and with others. They should also be willing to perform repetitive tasks.

About Center for Aquaculture Technologies - The Center for Aquaculture Technologies was established in 2012, with focus on the use of advanced technologies to improve aquaculture productivity.

https://aquatechcenter.com/