"Researcher/Scientist III, Immunobiology"

Researcher/Scientist III, Immunobiology

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, Arizona 85724

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req24520

Department: Immunobiology

Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences

Address: 1656 E. Mabel Street, Tucson, AZ 85724 USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Immunobiology is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to conduct innovative research in liver-related regenerative medicine. This position is open for a person with prior post-doctoral-level training in stem cell biology or a related field with an interest in research involving pluripotent stem cell differentiation into mature liver cell types and development of extracellular matrix-based scaffolds and organoids. The ideal candidate will work with other lab members to collaboratively develop engineered tissue constructs and assist with other projects as assigned.

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

• Prepares analysis for research reports and conducts literature review.
• Identifies and recommends solutions to identifiable problems to PI and research leadership.
• Collaborates with research leadership in the development of grant applications and preparation of reports of research results, including data for summaries, reports, presentations, and publications.
• Train undergraduate students, medical students, and graduate students in equipment operation and research techniques.
• Independently perform experiments, interpret data, and analyze results.
• Collaborates with team on developing protocols to differentiate cells into hepatocyte cells and organoids.
• Assay functionality of differentiated tissue in 3D scaffolds.
• Help create 3D bio-engineered scaffolds made from extracellular matrix tissue.
• Develop and establish functional timelines to complete assigned work to meet the requirements of the research obligations.
• Contribute and participate in authorship of research publications, presentations and grant applications.
• Collect, analyze and graph data, conclude research projects in a timely manner, and write reports and grants.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and writing skills for manuscript, grant submissions, publications, federal annual reports, and lab meetings.

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.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

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)

Grade: 8

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: Justin Wilson wilsonje@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume

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