Research Technician I (Multiple Openings)
Posting Number: req23078
Department: Pharmacology and Toxicology
Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy is inviting qualified applicants to apply for the position of Research Technician I in the lab of Dr. Yin Chen in the department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. Join a NIH funded research laboratory specialized in molecular/cellular biology and pathophysiology of lung diseases. The Research Technician hired into this role will work closely with research scientists and graduate students on various exciting translational research projects.
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
- Cell experiments: Cell culture, PCR, western blot, transfection, transduction.
- With guidance from senior level researchers, prepare Animal model experiments: Mouse Colony maintenance, fungal and viral infection, mouse tissue harvest, pathology and molecular analysis.
- Assist team with general lab maintenance included ordering supplies and shipping/receiving materials from collaborating labs.
- Assist team with general admin support such as scheduling meetings, filing records, cleaning lab as needed.
- Assist senior researchers with data analysis after collecting data from preformed experiments including recording data, compiling basic notes from experiment outcomes, and observing the use of Prism and MS Excel.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of laboratory research.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above in biomedical related disciplines preferred.
- At least 1 year laboratory research experience in related field preferred.
- Experience in Prism and MS Excel preferred.
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: $16.50 - $18.75
Compensation Type: hourly rate
Grade
2
Compensation Guidance
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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: 2
Contact Information for Candidates
Yin Chen | YChen@pharmacy.arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter
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