"Researcher/Scientist III, Department of Child Health (Phoenix)"

Researcher/Scientist III, Department of Child Health (Phoenix)

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req24178

Department: COM Phx Child Health

Location: Greater Phoenix Area

Address: Phoenix, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Child Health Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix is looking for a Researcher/Scientist III to study respiratory lung disorders. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team within the setting of an outstanding new facility capable of utilizing various advanced approaches. The candidate will be mentored in career development toward independent research and training to become a principle investigator. Enthusiastic applicants with several years of research experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, cellular, molecular, and structural biology, or biological sciences are encouraged to apply.

This position is eligible for J1 visa sponsorship.

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

• Conduct advanced, multi-disciplinary research requiring knowledge of standard scientific protocols and principles.
• Troubleshoot and modify procedures and techniques when appropriate.
• Develop, design, and conduct complex research projects according to research protocol.
• Perform model creation and technical procedures related to mice research.
• Perform technical procedures related to preparation of paraffin section and frozen section, immunostaining, Hematoxylin, and Eosin.
• Plasmid vector construction for transgenic stem cell lines.
• Perform flow cytometry and cells sorting.
• Perform the results of single cell RNA sequencing with R Language.
• Analyze research data and statistics.
• Present results at laboratory meetings, conferences, and publish papers.
• Ensure regulatory compliance of research activities
• Write and submit grant proposals. This includes preparing technical and/or scientific proposals for grants, developing and coordinating budgets, administrative elements, and needed materials.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of coordinating experiments, and completing analysis, statistics, and interpretation.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner orally and in writing.
• Ability to participate at scientific conferences and present findings.

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 or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required, AND;
• 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing animal surgery.
• Expertise with maintaining animal breeding colonies and genotyping.
• Microscopy experience, particularly fluorescence and confocal imaging and analysis.
• Experience with histology, immunohistochemistry and protein analysis.

FLSA: 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: $59,404-$74,254

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

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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.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level PC3

Job Family Researchers & Scientists

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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