Beilstein Lab Research Professional (Temporary)

Beilstein Lab Research Professional (Temporary)

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Posting Number: req25527

Department: School of Plant Sciences-Res

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Marley Building, 1145 E. 4th St., Tucson, AZ 85719 USA

Position Highlights

A short-term research position is available in the Beilstein Lab in the School of Plant Sciences at the University of Arizona to work on the molecular mechanisms that govern plant reproduction. The candidate will work collaboratively with graduate student and undergraduate researchers to cultivate and phenotype transgenic Arabidopsis plants. In addition, the candidate will contribute to the development of transgenic Arabidopsis through Agrobacterium mediated transformation.

This is a temporary position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance and disability programs; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Planning, initiating, coordinating, and managing laboratory experiments:

• Prepare experimental samples from cultivated transgenic plants.
• Participate in scientific data collections, reductions and analyses involving routine procedures characterized by moderate use of independent judgement.
• Cultivate transgenic and non-transgenic plants.
• Collect and record phenotypic data (pollen tube growth, fertilization, seed set) and genotypic data (genotype wild-type and transgenic plants), analyze, and interpret
• Operate lab equipment (centrifuges, pH meters, thermolcylcers, microscopes).
• Maintain research facilities and equipment and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Revise protocols and procedures for pollen tube phenotyping.

• Primary responsibility for refining protocols for pollen tube germination and growth in vivo.
• Communicate revised protocols to graduate and undergraduate researchers.

Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at relevant conferences, prepare project reports and procure research data.

• Prepare data summaries, charts, and outreach materials.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in establishing laboratory protocols.
• Experience in plant genotyping (leaf and pollen samples) data collection.
• Experience in monitoring plant growth, health, and stress.
• Experience with statistical analyses using software like R, SAS, or Python.
• Experience in handling and organizing large, complex datasets.
• Knowledge of regulations governing transgenic plant material.
• Knowledge or requirements for documenting and disposing of transgenic material.
• Knowledge of plant safety guidelines.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Plant Sciences or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of molecular biology laboratory work experience.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Limited Benefits

Rate of Pay: $53,039 - $66,299

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade 7

Career Stream and Level PC2

Job Family Researchers & Scientists

Job Function Research

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Expected End Date: 7/31/2026

Contact Information for Candidates

Dr. Mark Beilstein mbeilstein@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter