"Research Technician I, Translational Cardiovascular Research Center (Part-Time)(Phoenix)"

Research Technician I, Translational Cardiovascular Research Center (Part-Time)(Phoenix)

Company:

The University of Arizona

Job Location:

Tucson, 85724

Category:

Laboratory and Research

Type:

Adjunct/Part-Time

Posting Number: req24065

Department: COM Phx Trans Cardio Rsrch Ctr

Location: Greater Phoenix Area

Address: Phoenix, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The incumbent will be performing a variety of laboratory tasks and experiments that directly support the primary research focus. Following the instruction from PI and other senior lab personnel, manage mouse colonies, perform histology and immunostaining, acquire and analyze fluorescent and micro-CT images and other tasks if needed. The incumbent will work independently and closely with others on projects in the lab.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs histology and immunostaining experiments; acquires and analyzes high-resolution images using confocal, light sheet, and micro-CT microscopy.
• Maintains genetically-modified mouse colonies by performing rodent work and related experimentation procedures; including dissections, biological compound injections, and glucose tolerance tests.
• Performs RNA extraction / real time PCR (qPCR), protein extraction and Western blotting, as well as routine cell culture techniques.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to handle the mice, perform cell culture or genotyping.
• Ability to analyze research results.
• Ability to report results to the PI and in the laboratory meetings.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Prior work experience not required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous research experience (internship, independent study).
• Familiarity with animal work, genotyping, cell culture or molecular analysis.
• At least one year of college education in biomedical science, with some bench work and animal study experience.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 10

Job FTE: 0.25

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

Rate of Pay: $16.50 - $18.75

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade

2

Compensation Guidance

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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

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).

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