"Research Technician I (Multiple Openings)"

Position Highlights

The R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy is inviting qualified applicants to apply for the position of Research Technician I in the lab of Dr. Yin Chen in the department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. Join a NIH funded research laboratory specialized in molecular/cellular biology and pathophysiology of lung diseases. The Research Technician hired into this role will work closely with research scientists 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

• Cell experiments: Cell culture, PCR, western blot, transfection, transduction.
• With guidance from senior level researchers, prepare Animal model experiments: Mouse Colony maintenance, fungal and viral infection, mouse tissue harvest, pathology and molecular analysis.
• Assist team with general lab maintenance included ordering supplies and shipping/receiving materials from collaborating labs.
• Assist team with general admin support such as scheduling meetings, filing records, cleaning lab as needed.
• Assist senior researchers with data analysis after collecting data from preformed experiments including recording data, compiling basic notes from experiment outcomes, and observing the use of Prism and MS Excel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of laboratory research.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in biomedical related disciplines preferred.
• At least 1 year laboratory research experience in related field preferred.
• Experience in Prism and MS Excel preferred.

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

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

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

2

Contact Information for Candidates

Yin Chen | YChen@pharmacy.arizona.edu

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter