"Research Technician II"

Research Technician II

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req24774

Department: Pharmacology and Toxicology

Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Toxicology Department seeks a Research Technician for the lab of Dr. Xinglong Wang. The Wang lab focuses on Alzheimer's disease research. The successful candidate will assist with setting up experiments, and operate scientific equipment. Work under general supervision.

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

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lab staff and graduate students on a variety of translational research projects. Record results, analyze date, and interpret test results.
• Help the maintenance of mouse models for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
• Clean, operate, maintain and troubleshoot scientific equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High degree of technical skills and knowledge in laboratory science.

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

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Particularly protein purification experience.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 0.5-1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $16.50 - $20.63

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade: 3

Career Stream and Level: OC2

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: Xinglong Wang | xlwang@pharmacy.arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter