Posting Number: req27112
Department: Cellular & Molecular Medicine
Location: Tucson Campus
Address: 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719 USA
Position Highlights
The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine is seeking a highly skilled Research Technician III to support advanced laboratory operations with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will bring specialized expertise in culturing human endothelial cells and molecular biology techniques and will demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot independently and propose innovative solutions to experimental challenges.
- Visa sponsorship is not available 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
Perform complex experimental procedures, including:
- Growth of human endothelial cell cultures in single and pooled cultures.
- Exposing cultured cells to shear stress to mimic hemodynamic blood flow.
- Performing molecular biology techniques such as nucleic acid extractions, quantitative real-time PCR, RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, and other -seq assays including library preparation.
- Performing immunolabeling, immunoblotting, and confocal/high-content microscopy for cellular imaging.
- Transfect/infect cells with oligos and lentivirus in vitro for gain- and loss-of-function experiments.
Protocol Design and Refinements:
- With minimal supervisor guidance, refines, adapts, and makes decisions to switch experiment parameters in response to situational demands of experiments.
- Assists in preparing experimental designs, technical protocols and techniques, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Record-keeping, Analysis, and Presentations:
- Communicates effectively all aspects of experiments with PI or other lab members and collaborators.
- Keeps accurate and detailed records of experiments, results, and enters data in laboratory databases and filesystems.
- Communicates with collaborating investigators and laboratories.
- Catalogs specimens and samples.
- Performs independent analysis and interpretation of data for investigator and team.
Operational Support:
- Orders and catalogs laboratory supplies and supports laboratory operations.
- Assist in maintaining laboratory equipment and related records.
- Operates and calibrates specialized scientific equipment including instruments for exposing cell cultures to fluid shear stress.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to maintain protocols, data, and samples organized with clear documentation recording how experiments were performed to ensure rigor and reproducibility.
- Ability to communicate clearly with all members of the team.
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 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences.
- Prior experience in experimental laboratory work, mammalian cell culture, buffer and reagent preparation, and sterile technique.
- Prior experience with microscopy.
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: $18.15-$22.69
Compensation Type: hourly rate
Grade
4
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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
OC3
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 Casey Romanoski
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 missing 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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