University of Arizona · 1 month ago
Research Technician II, AEGIS Consortium
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$16/hr - $20/hr
3+ years expThe University of Arizona is seeking a Research Technician II for the AEGIS Consortium within the College of Medicine-Phoenix. This role involves conducting immunology research, performing laboratory tests, and collaborating with team members to support ongoing research projects.
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Responsibilities
Organize and perform a variety of lab tests and operations involved in immunological research. To include recording results, making observations, analyzing data and providing initial interpretation of results
Assist in developing procedures and techniques to fit specific experiment design requirements
Collaborate with the PI in the development of new strategies and techniques in experimental design modifications
Participate with the laboratory team in the preparation of technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative results
Provides routine and technical administrative support to research projects
Assist in data analysis from ongoing experiments and provide an additional opinion regarding the validity of data obtained
Adapt physical data to computerized statistical data for further analysis
Create and manage laboratory-shared spreadsheets for ongoing studies to simplify the sharing of data between lab staff
Operate and maintain experimental equipment essential for laboratory/rodent colony function, including, but not limited to, thermocyclers, shakers, flow cytometers, analytical balance, centrifuge machine, automatic pipettes, manual pipettes, and sonicator
Facilitate the maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment via self-repair or company repair
Under PI supervision, Performs stereotaxic rodent surgeries, tissue preparation and processing, and analysis of resulting data:
Assist in behavioral experimentation
Assist in rodent surgery
Conduct validation experiments such as Immunohistochemistry, Western blotting, RiboTag immunoprecipitation, qRT-PCR and Tissue sectioning/mounting
Analyze data and reports findings and summarize the success of ongoing experiments:
Facilitate lab operations/lab meetings and schedule extracurricular lab events
Facilitate communication between the lab and outside entities
Oversee RLSS compliance for all lab members
Manage rodent colony and oversee laboratory genotyping
Conduct routine lab inspections and maintain current laboratory chemical/supply inventory
Assist in performing non-survival rodent procedures such as cervical dislocations, live tissue collection, and perfusions
Write standard operating procedures and ensure those procedures are adhered to by all laboratory staff
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required
Three (3) years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner orally and in writing
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field
Molecular biology experience
Previous research experience (internship, independent study)
Experience with rodent surgery
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Life insurance and disability programs
Paid vacation
Sick leave
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
Company
University of Arizona
University of Arizona is a public research university that offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degree courses.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.9MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyGoogle.orgNational Science Foundation
2024-12-10Grant· $0.61M
2024-06-04Grant· $1M
2023-09-07Grant· $30M
Leadership Team
Chad Herzog
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