Assistant Bioreactor Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $24.00 Hourly
Location : CSUMB Main Campus- Seaside, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00028
Department: Biology & Chemistry
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description
Research Technician
Department of Biology and Chemistry
Job Announcement
Priority Screening Deadline: August 18, 2026. All positions are open until filled.
This is a grant-funded position scheduled to end on 06/30/2027. Continued employment is contingent upon funding. All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S. The University Corporation is not a sponsoring agency for any positions.
SALARY
Salary Grade: Staff, Grade 4
Hiring Range: $24 hourly
The University Corporation is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by colleagues, students, and the customers we serve. 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. Our salary schedule is available here.
BENEFITS SUMMARY
The University Corporation provides a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Voluntary 403(b) savings plan
• Generous vacation and sick leave accruals
• Paid holidays
• Access to campus dining plans
• Eligibility for affordable campus housing (if applicable)

Applicants are encouraged to review additional benefit information below for full details.
POSITION SUMMARY
As part of a grant-funded research project on Integrated Pest Management, we are seeking a research technician to assist in the execution and management of this project. This project will assess the effectiveness of field
bioreactor systems seeded with pesticide bioremediating bacteria to remove pesticides from agricultural waste
Waters. The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative team with undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty at CSU Monterey Bay.
The research technician will be based in the Genetic, Genomics, and Bioinformatics lab for Dr. Nate Jue
(https://sites.google.com/csumb.edu/juelab/home).
Examples of Duties
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee general lab operations, along with the PI, for the Jue Lab.
• Assist and help lead field experiments and bioreactor construction efforts.
• Maintain bioreactor sites and field equipment.
• Culture bacterial strains, manage and process samples, apply molecular biological methods to generate genetic data, and analyze and manage data.
• Responsible for managing, mentoring and working with student researchers.
• Work in agricultural field settings despite acclimate weather if necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or the equivalent from an accredited four year college or university in Biological Sciences or a related field.
• Lab experience in microbiology or bacteriology.
• Experience with molecular genetic/genomic methods.
• Experience with conducting research and working in a collaborative environment.
• Due to the field work component, the candidate must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in both lab and field research.
• Competent with power tools and basic woodworking skills.
• Computational and/or data management skills (i.e. programming, database management, and/or
• statistical analysis).
• Experience managing a lab or working in a well-managed lab.
• Capable science writer
• A willingness to mentor students
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the CSUMB Vision Statement and the core values of mutual respect, collaboration and service orientation, multiculturalism and diversity, community service and institutional excellence.

Special Conditions of Employment
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a grant-funded position scheduled to end on 06/30/2027. Continued employment is contingent upon funding.
Sensitive Positions - This position has been designated as a sensitive position with:

• responsibility for the care, safety and security of people (including children and minors), animals and CSU property
• responsibility for operating commercial vehicles, machinery or equipment that could pose environmental hazards or cause injury, illness, or death

This position is designated as a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with applicable CSU Executive Orders, including Title IX reporting requirements. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and complies with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws. University Corporation employment is separate from CSU Monterey Bay and the State of California. All employees must be eligible to work in the United States. Positions are at-will. CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.
Benefits: Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance benefits, contributory retirement plan (10% employer contribution after 6 months), 14 paid holidays per year, vacation, and other benefits, effective the first of the month following your hire date. Here is a link to our , which has detailed plan information. Here is a link to the , with general information.
Housing: Although CSUMB is located in a high-cost housing area, Schoonover Park rental homes are affordably priced. Monthly rent rates include cable television, garbage service, and sewer. The housing program is managed by the Greystar Company: 831-582-4810. Here is a link to more information on
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree or the equivalent from an accredited four year college or university in Biological Sciences or a related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have lab experience in microbiology or bacteriology?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience with molecular genetic/genomic methods?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience with conducting research and working in a collaborative environment?

• Yes
• No

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Due to the fieldwork component and in accordance with FEHA guidelines, candidates must be able to lift at least 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation. Do you meet this requirement?"

• Yes
• No

Required Question