"Research Assistant, Biomedical Engineering"

Research Assistant, Biomedical Engineering

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req23992

Department: Biomedical Engineering

Location: Main Campus

Address: 1127 E. James E. Rogers Way, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

Position Highlights

The College of Engineering is inviting qualified applicants to apply for the position of Research Assistant (Research Technician I) in the lab of Dr. Shang Song in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. The Song lab (songlab.arizona.edu) is fully funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH), private foundation (American Heart Association), and other organizations. The laboratory specializes in neuroengineering, organs-on-chips technology, and animal models. The Research Assistant hired into this role will work closely with post-doctoral fellows and graduate students on various exciting translational research projects.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Under supervision from senior level researcher, prepare animal model experiments including assessing animal behavior, performing surgeries, tissue harvest, pathology and molecular analysis.
• Participate and observe in cell experiments including cell culture, PCR, western blot, transfection, and transduction.
• Assist senior researchers with data analysis after collecting data from performed experiments including recording data, compiling basic notes from experiment outcomes, and observing the use of Prism and MS Excel.
• Assist team with general lab maintenance such as cleaning lab, filling records, order/receiving lab supplies, as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Basic knowledge of laboratory research.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to analyze research results.
• Ability to report results to the PI and in laboratory meetings.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or above in biomedical related disciplines.

One year laboratory research or animal experience in related field.

Experience in Prism and MS Excel.

FLSA: Non-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 - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $16.50 - $18.75

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade: 2

Career Stream and Level: OC1

Job Family: Research & Lab

Job Function: Research

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

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates: Shang Song shangsong@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter