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Duties & Responsibilities
- Organizing, cataloging, and tracking histological tissue sections and specimen blocks (OCT and FFPE) from human and mouse experiments, and maintaining the sample inventory and associated metadata.
- Performing histological and immunostaining (H&E, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence) and capturing images by light and fluorescence microscopy.
- Assisting with laboratory experiments, including tissue sectioning (cryostat and microtome), cell culture, and routine molecular biology assays, and recording and analyzing data.
- Preparing reagents, buffers, and solutions, and supporting general laboratory operations, including inventory management, supply ordering, and equipment upkeep.
- Maintaining daily communication with team members and collaborators, and coordinating resources and logistics for clinical and mouse experiments.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of basic laboratory safety practices, including the handling of biological specimens and chemical reagents.
- Skill in maintaining accurate, organized records and sample inventories.
- Ability to perform routine laboratory techniques (sectioning, staining, microscopy, reagent preparation) and to learn new protocols.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal protocols precisely.
- Proficiency with standard computer applications (spreadsheets, databases) for data entry and recordkeeping.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a research team.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work to meet experimental timelines.
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.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
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 - $20.63
Compensation Type: hourly rate
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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 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 Dr. Ghassan Mouneimne, gmouneimne@arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter
