Research Technician I (Part-Time)
Posting Number: req17517
Department: Orthopedic Surgery
Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address: 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724 USA
Position Highlights
The Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine Tucson at the University of Arizona is seeking a qualified applicant for the part-time position of Research Technician I. The research technician will perform technical laboratory duties and assist in animal studies by maintaining and breeding required animals.
Outstanding UA 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 and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Ordering, storing, and maintaining laboratory items.
- Ordering, maintaining, and breeding laboratory animals (mice or rats).
- Perform or assist in animal experimental activities (e.g., harvesting and processing tissues), cell culture, western blotting, gene expression, immunostaining, etc.
- Use of computers for data and statistical analysis.
- Contact technical or maintenance persons for troubleshooting laboratory problems (e.g., instruments, electricity, air conditioning, etc.).
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.
- Prior work experience not required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's of Science degree.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 20
Job FTE: 0.50
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Research
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: $15.00 - $18.75
Compensation Type: hourly rate
Grade
2
Career Stream and Level
OC1
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
Prem Kumar Govindappa | premg@arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter
Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
