"Research Professional II, Phoenix Children's Research Institute (Phoenix)"

Research Professional II, Phoenix Children's Research Institute (Phoenix)

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req23926

Department: COM Phx Child Health

Location: Greater Phoenix Area

Address: Phoenix, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Phoenix Children's Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix is looking for a highly motivated and dedicated full-time Research Professional to join the Schimmel lab. The Schimmel lab is a translational research lab that focuses on the pathogenesis and treatment of vascular diseases affecting the lung and the heart.

Current projects seek to identify the molecular basis of arteriovenous malformations using a new genetic mouse line, and tissue and blood samples from human patients with the genetic disease hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. Approaches make use of spatial omics, advanced imaging techniques such as 3D deep tissue staining, microCT, and synchrotron imaging, as well as bioinformatics analyses. The Schimmel lab has ongoing collaborations across multiple disciplines.

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

• Collaborate effectively with team members while taking the lead on individual projects.
• Support research projects of lab members with routine wet lab work including Western Blots, qPCR, and histology.
• Plan approach to experiments in support of research projects in the lab and/or field based on knowledge of scientific theory.
• Apply the theories and methods of a life science discipline to interpret and perform analyses of experiment results; offer suggestions regarding modifications to procedures and protocols in collaboration with senior researcher.
• Independently conduct experiments; maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes; generate, analyze, evaluate and format data.
• Manage and maintain mouse lines, perform genotyping and experimental procedures as needed.
• Responsible for general lab operations and maintenance; maintain lab stock, manage inventories and safety records.
• Assist in maintaining and updating institutional protocols and experimental standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Assist with ensuring regulatory compliance of the lab; maintain records of controlled substances. Package waste material and arrange for disposal.
• Adhere to best practices in Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and maintain laboratory cleanliness.
• Participate in equipment upkeep: sterilize, clean, operate, maintain, troubleshoot equipment and instruments, and provide general lab support as needed.
• Assist with onboarding and orientation process of new staff or students.
• Train staff or students in the operation of equipment, in lab procedures and techniques.
• Contribute to publication of findings as needed.
• Participate in the preparation of written documents, including procedures, presentations, and proposals.
• Present research findings at scientific meetings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to manage general lab operations and maintenance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Mouse handling skills.
• Ability to quickly pick up concepts and technical skills in the lab, and to follow scientific protocols.
• Goal-oriented, well-organized, diligent, and responsible.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required. Three (3) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in related field of study. Experience publishing papers in peer reviewed journals. Experience with animal research and managing mouse colonies. Experience with animal surgery or mouse dissection, microscopy, histology, and molecular biology. Experience with bioinformatics data analysis.

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 - Full 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

Contact Information for Candidates College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources HR-PHX@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission. Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).