"Research Technician I"

Research Technician I

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req25353

Department: Psychiatry

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The College of Medicine-Tucson, Department of Psychiatry, is leading efforts to understand, diagnose, treat, and prevent psychiatric disorders, prepare future clinicians, provide state-of-the-art care, and guide community efforts to improve behavioral health. We are looking to hire a Research Technician I position that will conduct and support human subjects research by setting up and conducting study tasks in the lab during sleep deprivation studies. The candidates will adhere to study protocol procedures, administer techniques to meet specific experimental requirements, and assist with the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment, instruments, and apparatuses.

• Weekday Evening shifts will be required for this position.

Outstanding U of A 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; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain highly detailed records, organize data, prepare data, and enter data into REDCap and Box Health.
• Attend and participate in weekly meetings.
• Assist in recruitment efforts and scheduling of participants.
• Engage in initial contact with potential participants via Zoom, Google Voice, and Email.
• Engage in TMS (cTBS) administration training, become certified (training/certification will be at no cost to you), and subsequently administer TMS to study participants.
• Administer basic vitals (resting blood pressure, SpO2, respiration, and body temperature), 3-lead and 12-lead ECG, and cognitive assessments (WASI and RBANS) to study participants.
• Assist MRI Technicians to prepare participants for and run MRI scans.

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience in a lab.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1

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.

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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:
Sarah Green
srgreen1@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter