Research Technician I, Orthopedic Surgery (Part Time)
Posting Number: req21232
Department: Orthopedic Surgery
Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The Department of Orthopaedic 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; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinate the ordering, storing, inventory, and maintenance of laboratory supplies.
- Participate in 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.
- Receives detailed procedure instructions to perform, under supervision, basic behavioral experiments and analysis.
- Assist with data entry and statistical analysis to aid in preparing reports, summaries, and data results.
- Contact technical or maintenance persons for troubleshooting laboratory problems (e.g., instruments, electricity, air conditioning, etc.).
Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities:
- Independently motivated and creative.
- The desire to learn/develop new techniques and approaches.
- Ability to acquire accurate and reproducible data.
- Ability to serve as an advocate for safety and ethics in the workplace.
- Proficient at multitasking, prioritizing responsibilities, and managing time.
- Ability to interact and coordinate with all levels of staff in a multicultural environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience 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
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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.
The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. 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.
Grade Range Minimum
$15
Grade Range Midpoint
$18.75
Grade Range Maximum
$22.5
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
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