Research Technician II, Sarver Heart Center
Posting Number: req23066
Department: Sarver Heart Center
Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
For almost 40 years, the Sarver Heart Center at the University of Arizona has been at the forefront of groundbreaking discoveries and innovative therapies. Our scientists, physicians, and nurses have significantly advanced the field of cardiovascular medicine and transformed cardiovascular science and patient care worldwide. The center has recently appointed a new Director, Dr. Hesham Sadek whose vision for the center is excellence in cardiovascular care, research, and education.
The Sarver Heart Center is seeking a Research Technician II to provide basic experiment support and execution, equipment maintenance, and data collection and analysis duties for the various labs in the Center.
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
Perform Experiments
- Performs basic set up of research experiments and tests and conducts these experiments according to defined protocols. Seeks guidance from the PI and other lab members, as needed.
- Become familiar with study, applicable background research, laboratory protocols and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with lab procedures, protocols, and quality control.
Equipment
- Set up lab equipment and operate surgical devices following established instruction and procedures.
- Operate, maintain and troubleshoot scientific apparatuses, equipment and instruments specific to assignment.
- Clean, sterilize, and maintain lab equipment.
Data Collection and Analysis
- Assist with research sample collection and specimen preparation.
- Maintain logs, records, notes, data, and spreadsheets to document the results of experiments and facilitate data analysis.
- Collect and compile research data. Complete basic calculations of test results.
Administrative
- Provides routine and technical administrative support to research projects (ordering supplies, maintain inventory, scanning, photocopies, labeling, filing, record keeping, etc.).
- Participate in lab meetings and other scientific discussions.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in cardiology research techniques (cardiology background preferred).
- Prior surgical experience working with small/large animals to include aseptic surgical techniques.
- Experience with interpretation of cardiac MRI, electrocardiograms, echocardiograms.
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: DOE
Compensation Type: hourly rate
Grade
3
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Career Stream and Level
OC2
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
Gerry Flores | gflores007@arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter
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